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Jennifer Beck Hyland

Cocoa Beach,FL

Summary

Seasoned hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience, excelling in mixology and outstanding customer service. Demonstrated success in high-volume environments, notably at Mangroves Restaurant (a higher end establishment), by enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations. Adept at safe service compliance and fostering warm customer relationships.

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in owning own business and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartendar

MWR
07.2009 - Current
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet

customer needs.

  • Served high customer volumes during special events and when submarines arrive.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, stocking up for incoming shift, cleaning and taking inventory.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Cooking for customers when needed.

Cleaning Technician

Self
01.2001 - Current
  • Provide personal preferences in cleaning homes for clients

(some have been with me for over 20 years)


  • Ceiling to floor services provided


  • Jobs tailored to clients needs


  • References available on demand


  • Costs tailored to customers needs



Server and Lunch Manager

Mangroves
08.1999 - 08.2001
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Server, Head Server, and Bartendar

Alma's Italian Restaurant
10.1994 - 10.1998
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL
06-2013

High School Diploma -

Romulus Senior High School
Romulus, MI
06-1988

Skills

  • Safe service compliance
  • Basic accounting
  • Mixology
  • Health codes compliance
  • People person
  • Outgoing personality
  • Hospitality service expertise (over 20 years experience)
  • Outstanding customer service
  • New hire training

Timeline

Bartendar

MWR
07.2009 - Current

Cleaning Technician

Self
01.2001 - Current

Server and Lunch Manager

Mangroves
08.1999 - 08.2001

Server, Head Server, and Bartendar

Alma's Italian Restaurant
10.1994 - 10.1998

Associate of Arts -

Eastern Florida State College

High School Diploma -

Romulus Senior High School
Jennifer Beck Hyland