Jaylen A Bennett
Brooklyn
Summary
Hospitality professional prepared for this role with comprehensive experience in high-energy environments. Proven ability to create memorable guest experiences and maintain well-organized bar area. Reliable team player and adaptable to changing needs, showcasing skills in mixology and customer interaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Concessions Specialist
Madison Square Garden, MSG
Manhattan, NY
12.2024 - 02.2026
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed expertise in cocktail preparation, enhancing overall beverage service quality.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and guest satisfaction.
Bartender/Server
Barkada Social Club
Queens, NY
03.2025 - 10.2025
- POS knowledge (Spot On) for transactions and order processing.
- Lead Server for new business processes and floor service.
- Inventory management for bar, liquor, and fruit storage.
- Occasional Lead bartender for register count and tip distribution.
Head Bartender
Carla LIC(Long Island City)
Long Island City
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Pos knowledge(Square Team) and handling of cash transactions in a low scale environment.
- Bartending/hosting/serving/bussing/answering phone calls/customer interaction all within the same shift.
- Inventory management and end of shift supervisor for financial splits/register count.
Bartender/Server
Pearl Alley Bar
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained the front of house multitasking in different areas of the floor in an upscale environment.
- Attended reserved holiday parties with guests ranging from 150-600 people as leading bartender.
- Weekend managing and making decisions based on performance and/or conflicts among guest/employees.
Server
Whiskey Cake(OKC)
OKC
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Handling large parties in a mid-scale environment up to 50-100 people.
- Serving and handling food while making sure guests had a unique experience.
Server
Saltgrass Steakhouse(OKC)
OKC
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Upscale environment maintaining guests and having tested knowledge over menu.
- Private Party server for guests up to 50 making sure food and drink is there in a timely manner.
- Pos knowledge(Aloha) and cash handling
- High position in server rankings which led to better sections.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, Ok01.2020
Skills
- Hospitality: 8 Years of Kitchen/Beverage experience in low to mid to high scale environments handling high pressure situations with clarity and speed while maintaining effective efficiency
- People Skills: Persuasion, leading, training, and strong communication
- POS KNOWLEDGE: skilled in use of Pos Systems Aloha, Square Team, and Spot on in different restaurant settings from small to mid to upscale
- Advanced communication
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Barkada Social Club
03.2025 - 10.2025
Concessions Specialist
Madison Square Garden, MSG
12.2024 - 02.2026
Bartender/Server
Pearl Alley Bar
10.2023 - 01.2024
Head Bartender
Carla LIC(Long Island City)
06.2022 - 03.2025
Server
Whiskey Cake(OKC)
01.2021 - 10.2021
Server
Saltgrass Steakhouse(OKC)
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Central Oklahoma