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Jenna Lee McGraw

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Proven sales and hospitality professional with extensive experience in high-volume dining and event management, notably at Cutting Edge Spirits where I spearheaded promotional activities, boosting product sales for brands like ROCKSTAR/AGWA/AGAVERO. Skilled in cash handling and exceptional customer service, I excel in creating memorable guest experiences and fostering strong team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to train and lead promotional teams, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement.



Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Bartender

Crust Pizzeria
04.2024 - Current
  • Preform Host/Server/Bartender/Expo duties in local pizzeria.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Server/Bartender

Old Chicago Pizza
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.

Server/Bartender

Palace Bar & Lanes
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Worked quickly and efficiently with team members to ensure guests were taken care of in very high volume restaurant and bowling alley.
  • Helped run event nights such as Bingo, Pie Night and Adult Prom, and Art Walk.


Bartender/Server

Twisted Italian
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawer.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.

Server/Bartender

Kimmyz Bar & Grille
02.2017 - 03.2019
  • Created a WOW environment when any guest would come in.
  • Made/served drinks/food for high volume Rock & Roll Bar/Grille/Venue.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.

Promotional Bartender and Manager

Cutting Edge Spirits
09.2005 - 09.2005


  • Worked with brands such as ROCKSTAR/AGWA/AGAVERO for bartending and promotional needs in local bars/clubs/stores and private boating events.
  • Created 25 different Pub Crawls for locals and military arrivals.
  • Recruited and trained 40 new promotional girls. Maintained schedules for all and coordinated.
  • Increased sales of these products in local bars/restaurants/stores.

Assistant Catering Manager

Paradise Bakery & Cafe
02.2003 - 05.2005


  • Introduced chocolate fountain, “The Paradise Way” into social and business community.

Fountain sold to several businesses after hours, bridal showers, holiday, corporate events.

  • Attended three different networking events weekly, seminars, building new and potential cliental.
  • Selected by Director of Sales/Marketing to travel, opening new store in Salt Lake City, UT. Marketing community by distributing over 3000 bagged cookies, grand opening invites and menus, and work fountain opening day.
  • Worked in one-on-one contact with department heads concerning sales, ensuring quality preparation, delivery/set up, and presentation.
  • Generated daily, monthly reports regarding sales tracking, food ordered, OT reports tracked for GM. Developed file, maintained credit information on new and existing catering accounts using salesforce.


Education

GED -

RL Turner HS
Carrollton, TX
05.1998

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • New Hire Training
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash Handling
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Sales expertise
  • Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
  • High-volume dining
  • Highly reliable
  • Outgoing Personality

Timeline

Server/Bartender

Crust Pizzeria
04.2024 - Current

Server/Bartender

Old Chicago Pizza
10.2023 - 04.2024

Server/Bartender

Palace Bar & Lanes
09.2022 - 04.2023

Bartender/Server

Twisted Italian
03.2021 - 08.2022

Server/Bartender

Kimmyz Bar & Grille
02.2017 - 03.2019

Promotional Bartender and Manager

Cutting Edge Spirits
09.2005 - 09.2005

Assistant Catering Manager

Paradise Bakery & Cafe
02.2003 - 05.2005

GED -

RL Turner HS
Jenna Lee McGraw