Isabella Real
Kennebunk
Summary
Dynamic and customer-focused server with over five years of experience in the service industry, dedicated to creating positive guest experiences through exceptional communication and multitasking skills. Recently expanded expertise to include bartending, with one year of experience in crafting and serving drinks. Proven ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently, ensuring organizational success for a business owner by maintaining both physical and electronic records. Recognized as a flexible team player with a quick learning aptitude and strong interpersonal skills, consistently contributing to a collaborative work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Server/Lead Server
White Barn Inn Restaurant
10.2025 - Current
- Trained here as a server assistant and a lead server.
- Learned a lot of new fine dining rules and ways that I haven't been exposed to yet, adapted well and quickly to ensure smooth service for our guests.
- Memorized two different menus (fine dining menu, and a la carte) in less than 2 weeks
Server/Bartender
Pilot House Restaurant
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Provided fast, attentive service across multiple dining floors, adapting quickly to different shift needs, and seating styles.
- Additionally, I worked many private events, including wedding parties, rehearsal dinners, and welcome gatherings.
- In my second season here, I began working as a bartender on the Spirit of Massachusetts, a boat/bar attached to the main restaurant.
Book Keeper
Emerson Roofing and Construction
05.2023 - 05.2025
- For this roofing and construction company, I managed the owner's quotes, estimates, emails, and organized any paperwork he had.
- I did this for two years, as he got on his feet, to allow him to focus on other things.
- I organized documents for him physically, for example, receipts and estimates in filing cabinets, and electronically, to ensure he didn't lose anything important.
Server
Peppers Landing
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Balanced part-time work with full-time college coursework.
- Provided attentive guest service while managing multiple tables.
- Adapted quickly to a new work environment different from my previous experience in Kennebunk.
Host/Food Runner/Busser/Barback
Pedro's
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in multiple roles (host, runner, barback) during peak summer season, ensuring smooth service in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant. Oftentimes, I covered all of these roles in one shift in order to stay busy and help wherever was needed.
- Extremely fast-paced restaurant where I demonstrated the ability to manage high-stress situations effectively.
Server/Host
Sebago Brewing Company
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Started here as a host in high school, but was quickly promoted to a server within the first month of working here.
- Delivered high-quality guest service and maintained a friendly, professional attitude.
- I built a regular customer base and handled busy weekend shifts.
Host/Busser/Barback/Food Runner
Boathouse Restaurant
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Gained first experience in hospitality in a busy, upscale waterfront restaurant.
- Rotated between multiple support roles during high-volume services.
- Learned the fundamentals of FOH operations and guest service.
- Developed a strong sense of teamwork here.
Education
Bachelor's - Psychology, Criminology
University of Maine Orono
Orono, ME05-2025
High School Diploma -
Kennebunk High School
Kennebunk, ME06-2022
Skills
- Proficient in POS systems
- Personability
- Fundamentals of bartending
- Communication Skills
- Event/Private Dining Service
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Assistant Server/Lead Server
White Barn Inn Restaurant
10.2025 - Current
Server/Bartender
Pilot House Restaurant
05.2024 - 10.2025
Book Keeper
Emerson Roofing and Construction
05.2023 - 05.2025
Server
Peppers Landing
09.2022 - 08.2023
Host/Food Runner/Busser/Barback
Pedro's
05.2022 - 09.2022
Server/Host
Sebago Brewing Company
05.2021 - 05.2022
Host/Busser/Barback/Food Runner
Boathouse Restaurant
06.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor's - Psychology, Criminology
University of Maine Orono
High School Diploma -
Kennebunk High School