Jacenia Jennings
Gaston,NC
Summary
Experienced server offering enthusiasm, dedication and an exceptional work ethic. Trained in fine dining, table and wine service, bar backing, and bartending, with knowledge of various cuisines. Highly versatile and adaptable to fast-paced, changing environments with discerning guests and high standards. Making me a fine teacher, who is happy to uphold and instill the quality of any establishment onto others.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
El Gordo
Atlanta, GA
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Organized bar and storeroom inventory
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Server
Fifth Group Restaurants
Atlanta, NE
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided excellent customer service throughout the duration of an event.
- Set up tables with appropriate linens and silverware prior to each event.
- Collaborated with other staff members on duties assigned for each catered event.
- Worked multi-course dinners with pre-plated foods.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
Barback
Holiday Bar
Atlanta, GA
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained cleanliness/organization behind the bar
- Studied bartenders to learn recipes for different mixed cocktails.
- Used POS system to ring up customers and open and close tabs.
- Poured drinks using standard pour according to specifications. (mainly coffee/coffee cocktails)
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
Server Trainer
Serena Pastificio
Atlanta, GA
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Educate waiters on menu, memorization strategies and how to convey information clearly.
- Instruct new staff members on food handling procedures and service techniques.
- Check on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Perform continuous reviews of wait staff and provided feedback directly to team members as well as managers.
- Provide exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Develop training program to improve menu knowledge of new hires.
- Partner with other servers to manage service to large parties such as receptions and banquets.
- Build extensive knowledge of menu items and wine pairings to drive sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spring High School
Spring, TX05.2017
Herbalism
Peoples Medicine School
Ithaca, NYBachelor of Science - Geosciences
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- New employee mentoring
- Quality and efficient leadership skills
- Great with high volume
- Excellent customer service
- Wine knowledge/Liquor knowledge
- Efficiency behind the bar/on the floor
Timeline
Bartender
El Gordo
04.2024 - 09.2024
Server
Fifth Group Restaurants
09.2023 - 08.2024
Barback
Holiday Bar
06.2022 - 08.2023
Server Trainer
Serena Pastificio
06.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Spring High School
Herbalism
Peoples Medicine School
Bachelor of Science - Geosciences
Georgia State University
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