Ian Stratton
Columbus,OH
Summary
Responsible and enthusiastic hard worker with excellent communication skills demonstrated by years of experience in the bar, food service, and retail fields. Driven to provide guests with great customer service and genuine hospitality. Efficient worker and quick learner who is able to adapt to new surroundings and go the extra mile to sell more and keeping the customer happy. Able to assist fellow employees in need to make sure their jobs are as easy as possible.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Barback
Columbus Gold (CG Consulting LLC.)
Columbus, OH
08.2018 - 05.2025
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation or anything they needed.
- Learned to make a wide variety of drinks.
- Restocked liquor, beer, and other inventory when low.
- Collected and cleaned all glassware and utensils.
- Refilled ice for bar.
- Maintained a pristine work environment such as taking out trash, wiping down tables and countertops, mopping floors, sweeping up broken glass, etc.
- Prepared garnishes for drinks and food for customers.
- Collaborated with servers by efficiently making their customer's orders.
- Experienced working during peak busy hours.
- Just overall being a helpful and pleasant employee and co-worker! :)
Server AND Cook
Fitzy's Diner
Columbus, OH
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided high quality service.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnished, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Regularly checked on guests to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Promptly served all food courses and beverages to guests.
- Prepared healthy and enjoyable meals.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces, and salads.
- Transported all dirty tableware from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning (which I also did).
- Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards guests and fellow employees.
Restaurant Team Member
Jersey Mike's Subs
Columbus, OH
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Served shoppers in a prompt, courteous, and friendly manner.
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer.
- Made sandwiches, including specialty items and custom orders.
- Stocked condiments, toppings and other food times before they got low to avoid dashing to the kitchen during peak times.
Education
Associate of Arts - Theater Arts
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH06-2012
High School Diploma -
Hilliard Davidson High School
Hilliard, OH05-2009
Skills
- Efficient multitasking
- Basic mixology
- Bartender support
- Ice replenishment
- Fast-paced environment
- Dishwashing and sanitization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Service bar restocking
- Cash register operation
- Puts other people's needs first
- Sense of humor
Languages
English
Spanish
Interests
Acting, Filmmaking, Writing, Reading, Drawing, Sports & Athletics, Politics, Shakespeare
Timeline
Barback
Columbus Gold (CG Consulting LLC.)
08.2018 - 05.2025
Server AND Cook
Fitzy's Diner
01.2017 - 11.2018
Restaurant Team Member
Jersey Mike's Subs
11.2014 - 02.2016
Associate of Arts - Theater Arts
Columbus State Community College
High School Diploma -
Hilliard Davidson High School