Hardworking Server and Bartender with experience over 11 years in large-scale dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. I worked for Cape Resorts 7 years in different positions and outlets across Cape May,NJ and Sag Harbor NY.
Work History
Bartender
Thasos Restaurant
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Server
Sunset Club Bar & Launge
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Server
Le Bilboquet
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Bartender
Baron’s Cove, Cape Resorts
Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
Ordered inventory to meet expected demand with adequate stock.
Bartender
Brown Room, Cape Resorts
Served bar food and alcoholic beverages including wine, craft beer and customs cocktails to 100-200 patrons a night, studied and memorized over 40 popular and obscure cocktail recipes, dozens of local beers and wines in order to give quality recommendations to the guests
Maintain a clean and organized bar area by constantly wiping down surfaces, loading and unloading dishes, and replenishing fresh ingredients.Warmly welcomed guest with smile ensuring they were promptly served.Coordinated with team to maintain a safe environment by regulating alcohol consumption and deescalating conflict.
Server
Boiler Room, Cape Resorts
As server my duties were serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to 50-100 customers per shift
Memorize over 30 menu items and rotating special in order to give customized recommendations to guests.Swiftly and successfully resolved conflict resulting in customer satisfaction 100% of the time
Server
Rusty Nail, Cape Resorts
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
Director of Operations at Lotus Restaurant Group- Edge Restaurant/ Surv Restaurant/ Sunny Side UpDirector of Operations at Lotus Restaurant Group- Edge Restaurant/ Surv Restaurant/ Sunny Side Up