Jennifer BRISKE
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate and hospitable individual with over 6 years of service industry experience under their belt. Heavily driven by the prospects of making genuine connections, spreading a unique sense of knowledge, and various passions with others. Applying these aspirations to any given role with a clear sense of direction, intention, and innovation, will always be the goal!
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wine Tasting Attendant & Host
Cooper's Hawk
Algonquin, IL & Morton Grove, IL, Illinois
10.2023 - Current
- Dueling as a wine tasting attendant and lead host.
- Taking and confirming reservations, waitlists, and providing accurate wait times for seating in a welcoming manner.
- Managing and working together with a team of hosts to ensure a positive dining experience.
- Food running, bussing, and handling to-go orders.
- Exceeding sales goals by utilizing product knowledge to encourage membership sign-ups and suitable wines for guests.
- Enhanced guest wine knowledge by walking them through wine tastings.
Wine Tasting Attendant & Bartender
Whiskey And Wine
Algonquin, IL
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Mixed and served a variety of whiskey cocktails, and walk guests through wine tastings.
- Possess a strong knowledge of the product being served.
- Handled high customer volumes during special events, festivals, and weekend evenings.
- Worked independently, and upheld work tasks efficiently.
Produce Clerk
Fresh Thyme
Crystal Lake, Illinois
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Stocked produce, sampled products, and maintained a tidy environment.
- Controlled dollies, pallet jacks, and various other equipment to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Assisted customers with price checking, fruits and vegetables, and finding requested items in the department.
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
Lake Zurich, Illinois
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided excellent customer service by having pleasant and memorable interactions with customers.
- Performed several different roles that interchanged every hour, such as cashiering, stocking, and receiving.
- Focused on maintaining a passionate and team-oriented environment to ensure the workplace and shopping experience is enjoyable.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts & General Education
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL05-2023
Skills
- Reservation management
- Sales techniques
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Bartending
- Wine knowledge
- Artistic technique
Certification
- BASSET - 2/2025
- Food Handler - 4/2023
Timeline
Wine Tasting Attendant & Host
Cooper's Hawk
10.2023 - Current
Wine Tasting Attendant & Bartender
Whiskey And Wine
06.2023 - 11.2023
Produce Clerk
Fresh Thyme
07.2022 - 06.2023
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
06.2021 - 01.2022
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts & General Education
McHenry County College
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