Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
Work Availability
Software
Interests
Timeline
Bartender
James Moody

James Moody

Hospitality
Philadelphia,United States

Summary

Dedicated food service professional well-versed in food and beverage operations and guest services. Experienced in managing large-scale events or intimate gourmet dining and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

WM Mulherin's Sons
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
04.2025 - 12.2026
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.

Bartender

Franklin Social at the Renaissance Hotel
Philadelphia, PA
11.2022 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Answered quests inquiries and questions about hotel's menu.
  • Verified accuracy and quality of orders before delivery.
  • Met guests' needs by delivering meals and snacks and retrieving additional items.
  • Facilitated visitor requests for dining and tourist attractions by researching various venues and locales.

Head Server

1911 BYOB
PHILADELPHIA, PA
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Closed out cash drawer at end of each shift, reconciling totals and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Increased sales per customer by listening actively and recommending relevant menu items.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
  • Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.

Catering Staff Member

Di Bruno Bros Catering & Events
Philadelphia, PA
08.2021 - 06.2022

Bartender

Sampan Philly
Philadelphia, PA
09.2018 - 04.2019

Server/Bartender

Twenty Manning Grill
Philadelphia, PA
07.2015 - 08.2018

Skills

    Wine service

High-volume dining

Upselling techniques

Food and beverage pairings

Knowledge of craft and microbrews

Hospitality service expertise

Beverage preparation

Ordering procedures

Food running

Certification

RAMP

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software

Publisher

Canva

Word

Toast

Micros

Aloha

OpenTable

Resy

Excel

Interests

Museums

Travel

Culinary Exploration

History

Timeline

Server

WM Mulherin's Sons
04.2025 - 12.2026

Bartender

Franklin Social at the Renaissance Hotel
11.2022 - Current

Head Server

1911 BYOB
02.2022 - 11.2022

Catering Staff Member

Di Bruno Bros Catering & Events
08.2021 - 06.2022

RAMP

07-2021

Bartender

Sampan Philly
09.2018 - 04.2019

Server/Bartender

Twenty Manning Grill
07.2015 - 08.2018
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