Jacob Barshay
Server/Bartender
Aurora,CO
Summary
Hardworking Server/Bartender with an engaging and outgoing personality. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel as a contributing team member to the floor.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Server/Bartender/Food Expeditor/Food Runner
Monsoon Cuisine Of India
Aurora, CO
08.2019 - Current
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Built warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Mixed both standard and specialized drink orders using liquor, bitters, sugars and fruits.
- Maintained strength, efficiency, and stamina
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Assisted preparation of food plates, overseeing quality and appearance.
- Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.
- Confirmed proper placement of products and side items while implementing special instructions.
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Trails Recreation Center
Aurora, CO
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms and rip currents.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Saved distressed persons using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Regis Jesuit High School
Centennial, CO 08.2016 - 05.2020
Music Business
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO 08.2021 - 08.2022
Skills
Beverage preparation
Daily specials memorization
Guest relations management
To-go order preparation
Menu memorization
Order accuracy
Cash Handling
Food preparation and safety
Performance improvement
Timeline
Music Business
University of Colorado Denver
08.2021 - 08.2022
Server/Bartender/Food Expeditor/Food Runner
Monsoon Cuisine Of India
08.2019 - Current
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Trails Recreation Center
10.2017 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Regis Jesuit High School
08.2016 - 05.2020