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Work History
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Special Olympics Rhode Island
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
References
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Jacob Silverman

Coventry,RI

Summary

Reliable and hardworking bartender who knows how to adapt to any given service situation. Communicates with guests and makes personal connections when slow, and provides fast, warm service when busy. Thrives on fast-paced environment and quick table turning. Experienced in multi-tasking up to twenty bar seats, seven to fourteen table sections, and full dining service bar, all without a barback. Cordial and personable nature makes for a returning customer base of regulars and family-like atmosphere.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Applebee's Grill + Bar
Coventry, RI
11.2019 - Current
  • Certified trainer at all FOH positions (Bartender, server, takeout, host)
  • Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
  • Tip certified in the State of Rhode Island through 2025.
  • Provided guests with warm service through friendly & personal connections.
  • Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests.

Server

Blu On The Water
East Greenwich, RI
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided excellent service to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area and restocking supplies.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen and bar staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
  • Engaged in daily shift meetings regarding new menu items, price changes, and targeted customer outlook.

Daily Shift Leader

Westcott House Of Coventry
Coventry, Rhode Island
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • Organized and delegated daily shift tasks for takeout staff.
  • Provided quick, friendly, and efficient service through phone and over-the-counter orders.
  • Directed delivery routes & assigned orders to drivers.
  • Maintained and deposited cash drawer for management on a nightly basis.
  • Handled & resolved customer complaints.
  • Assisted BOH staff - prep cook duties, nightly portioning, dishwashing.
  • Stocked ice bins and coolers for bartenders as needed throughout the shift.

Education

Associate of Arts - Communications

Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
12.2021

High School Diploma -

Coventry High School
Coventry, RI
06.2019

Skills

  • Food & Drink Menu Memorization
  • Balanced Multi-Tasker
  • Friendly & Personal Guest Connections
  • Anticipating Customer Needs
  • Full Service Bar
  • Safe Serving Knowledge
  • Warm & Passionate Service
  • Quick Beverage Preparation
  • Food Running & Service
  • New Hire Training

Special Olympics Rhode Island

  • Yearly volunteer for Special Olympics Rhode Island.
  • Several years of experience in caretaking for physically and mentally challenged adults.
  • Formerly self-employed by Works For Me Rhode Island program.
  • Took on blind, deaf, and autistic clients.

Affiliations

  • Avid, lifelong Boston sports fan with years of knowledge. Baseball player for over 12 years.
  • Frequent traveler who loves visiting new places.
  • Passionate about music and love my favorite artists. I've been to over a dozen concerts and I'm always listening around the house.
  • Always surrounded by family - I have six brothers and five sides to my family!

Certification

  • Tip and beverage safe certified in the State of Rhode Island through 2025.

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Server

Blu On The Water
04.2022 - 08.2022

Bartender

Applebee's Grill + Bar
11.2019 - Current

Daily Shift Leader

Westcott House Of Coventry
10.2017 - 11.2019

Associate of Arts - Communications

Community College of Rhode Island

High School Diploma -

Coventry High School

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