Gina Foster
Clemmons,NC
Summary
Versatile experiences from working in hospitality industry, but looking to expand career field. Effective in customer relations, keeping cost low, maintaining communication for a stream lined work environment. Proficient in research for topics and issues as needed. A proven diligent and efficient worker that sees to the successful execution to the task.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
Village Sqaure Tap House
10.2018 - Current
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Increased sales and maintained high volume up to $2500 by ones self.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards, and productivity strategies.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Ordered Liquor and Beer to par levels, while keeping costs down.
- Created Social Media content for events and happenings.
Bartender
Tanglewood Pizza Company
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Ordered Liquor for effective cost and organized storage procedures to keep stock within optimal functioning measures and meet expected customer demands.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Host to Bar Manager
Carrabba's Italian Grill
05.2007 - 02.2018
- As Host, Increased restaurant efficiency and organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
- Working in To-Go, took orders by phone, answered customer questions, put orders together per customers and ensured were correct.
- As server, enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting guests and adjusting to needs.
- As Trainer, contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
- As Bar Manager, gave customer personable experiences, while adjusting drink orders and maintained inventory. Ordered liquor and ran lowest liquor cost in region (Over 3 states with multiple stores)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Winston-Salem State
Winston-Salem, NC05.2013
Associate of Science - Psychology And Sociology
Forsyth Tech
Winston-Salem05.2010
Skills
- Health and safety
- Organizational ability
- Customer Relations
- Training and mentoring
- Inventory Management
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word & Spreadsheet
- Familiar with Social Media Marketing
- Willing to expand on Spanish Language
Timeline
Bar Manager
Village Sqaure Tap House
10.2018 - Current
Bartender
Tanglewood Pizza Company
08.2017 - 03.2020
Host to Bar Manager
Carrabba's Italian Grill
05.2007 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
Winston-Salem State
Associate of Science - Psychology And Sociology
Forsyth Tech
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