Hunter Sitzes
minden,LA
Summary
Responsible professional and motivated customer service/ hospitality personnel with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly, and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable guest experiences. Also, proficiently skilled at making custom drinks and maximizing business revenues, with top-notch service. Work well with team members to meet all customer needs in fast-paced environments. Good money handling, problem-solving and time management abilities. Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender, Package Liquor Cashier
Daiquiri Express
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures according to established guidelines.
- Received deliveries from vendors and verified accuracy of order against invoice.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Operated cash register accurately to process customer payments.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
Cook, Server, Bartender, Front Desk
Lava Mountain Lodge
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
Cook/Restaurant Server
Huddle House
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Lead Host
Mercado's Cafe
09.2014 - 02.2017
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area and restocking supplies as needed.
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
- Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Managed reservations for large groups or special events while accommodating any special requests they may have had.
- Monitored restaurant occupancy and adjusted seating as needed.
- Tracked seated guests and available seating using computer-based and mobile reservation software.
- Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
Bartender
The Korner Lounge
04.2011 - 08.2012
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Monitored customer drink levels and suggested additional drink purchases at appropriate times to boost sales.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute Baton Rouge
12-2013
High School Diploma -
Minden High School
05-2006
Skills
- Mixology techniques
- Cash handling
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Bar sanitation
- Menu preparation
- Communication skills
- Drink garnishing
- Order verification
- Restaurant operations
- Safe food handling procedures
- Food preparation
- Mixology
- Safe serving practices
- Cash register operation
- Liquor restocking
- Food service
- Anticipating guest needs
- Identification verification
- Hospitality service expertise
- Basic accounting
- Safe service compliance
- Health codes compliance
- Menu design
- Food running
- Ordering bar supplies
- Ordering procedures
- Courteous
- Classic cocktails
- Aloha POS
- Responsible alcohol service
- Point of sale systems
- Beverage preparation
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Beverage supply orders
- Able to stand [number] hours8
- Able to stand [number] hours
- Payment processing
- Preparing garnishes
- Cash and credit transactions
- Menu memorization
- Suggestive selling
- Inventory
- New hire training
Accomplishments
- Customer Follow-up - Ensured that customers were satisfied with company products and services by doing purchase follow-up calls.
- Monetary Transactions - Handled cash, check, credit and automatic debit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
Affiliations
- Art
- Cooking/ Baking
- Foreign languages
- travel
- journaling
Languages
English
Professional
Bosnian
Limited
Certification
- responsible vendors certification
- CPR certification
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Cook, Server, Bartender, Front Desk
Lava Mountain Lodge
12.2023 - 08.2024
Bartender, Package Liquor Cashier
Daiquiri Express
03.2023 - 03.2025
Cook/Restaurant Server
Huddle House
04.2021 - 02.2023
Lead Host
Mercado's Cafe
09.2014 - 02.2017
Bartender
The Korner Lounge
04.2011 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Minden High School
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute Baton Rouge
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