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James Wilson
Jacksonville,FL
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Summary
Over 20 years of diverse experience in the hospitality industry, with expertise spanning roles from bartending and serving to cooking, training, and management. Committed to making a daily impact by consistently setting high standards in sales performance and work ethic. Recognized as a leader in charity drives and competitions, earning top customer reviews and employee evaluations. A professional bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits, excelling in engaging customers one-on-one and fostering a friendly atmosphere to build a loyal customer base through exceptional service experiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clubs Bartender
Delaware North
Jacksonville, FL
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared and presented a diverse assortment of beverages, focusing on enhancing customer enjoyment and engagement.
- Ensured bar area remained clean and organized to support seamless service delivery.
- Trained new staff on cocktail preparation and customer service standards.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of supplies for optimal service.
- Led team in delivering exceptional service, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced client loyalty by delivering superior service and maintaining engaging conversations with customers.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Server
EVENT ACES
Jacksonville, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Worked the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass as a banquet server. Duties were to deliver food to the suites for each course. Refill and discard when appropriate. Keep suite clean, stocked, and assist the bartender or other staff when needed. Welcome, engage and assist the clients and customers in a professional and personable manner.
Clubs BarBack
Delaware North
Jacksonville, FL
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Keep bar areas organized, stocked, and clean. Assist all bartenders and staff where needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Waiter/Server
Cross Creek Steakhouse
Jacksonville, FL
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Handled a high volume of customers regularly
- Took orders
- Served food
- Bussed tables
- Set up payments by POS
- Kept the restaurant clean and sanitary
Server
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Jacksonville, FL
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Serving food and drinks in an unpredictable and high volume environment. Received consistent high rating reviews by customers, won many in store and company contests! Personally raised the most money in charities for the company while working there.
Stocker
Publix
Jacksonville, FL
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Stocked and blocked the aisles and assisted customers throughout each shift. Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks while operating some machinery as needed.
Server/Bartender
Blanding Billiards
Jacksonville, FL
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Bartender, Cashier, Security through a high volume environment wearing many hats up to and including food prep and cooking. Sales through merchandising, suggestive selling, and guidance through product knowledge and experience. Running and maintaining weekly and holiday promotions through word of mouth and social media applications. I was also the overnight cleaner so I had the task of clearing out all garbage, sweeping, mopping, buffing, and waxing all of the floors. Cleaning walls, pool tables, countertops, cabinets, and bathrooms.
Server/Bartender
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Orange Park, FL
02.2007 - 01.2009
- Over 4 years in a high volume fast paced environment. Started as a server, through consistent high sales and work performance became head trainer for Front of House, Bartender and even a line cook. Hosted, bussed, washed dishes, and basically would work in any position if there was a hole to fill.
Education
CMAT - Medical Assisting
Florida Career College
Jacksonville, FL08-2011
Skills
- Merchandising
- Banquet Experience
- Retail Sales
- Serving Experience
- Organizational Skills
- Upselling
- Busser
- Cash Handling
- Catering
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service expertise
- Responsible alcohol service
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Driver's License
Timeline
Clubs Bartender
Delaware North
06.2025 - Current
Clubs BarBack
Delaware North
06.2023 - 05.2025
Server
EVENT ACES
03.2023 - Current
Waiter/Server
Cross Creek Steakhouse
02.2021 - 02.2023
Server
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
04.2018 - 09.2020
Stocker
Publix
09.2017 - 05.2018
Server/Bartender
Blanding Billiards
08.2010 - 07.2011
Server/Bartender
Carrabba's Italian Grill
02.2007 - 01.2009
CMAT - Medical Assisting
Florida Career College