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Server

Jen Huff

1173 Landsdowne Drive,SC

Summary

Experienced Restaurant Professional, with over 18 years of experience in the industry. Looking to be an asset to a team, in a fast paced, fresh environment. Excellent reputation with hospitality and guest interactions.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

The James
09.2023 - Current
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Server

Obstinate Daughter
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.

Bartender / General Manager

Tattooed Moose
02.2014 - 03.2023
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • 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.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.

Bartender

Proof
03.2012 - 01.2014
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends

Bartender / General Manager

Pearlz Oyster Bar
03.2008 - 03.2012


  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Identified problems, conducted troubleshooting and sought repair or maintenance support to keep restaurant equipment operational.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Ashley High School
Charleston, SC

Skills

  • Outstanding Customer Service
  • Toast & Aloha POS
  • Knowledge of Craft and Microbrews
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Efficient Multitasking

Timeline

Server

The James
09.2023 - Current

Server

Obstinate Daughter
03.2023 - 08.2023

Bartender / General Manager

Tattooed Moose
02.2014 - 03.2023

Bartender

Proof
03.2012 - 01.2014

Bartender / General Manager

Pearlz Oyster Bar
03.2008 - 03.2012

High School Diploma -

West Ashley High School

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