Jessica Riley
Asheville,NC
Summary
Motivated server with extensive experience in hospitality, skilled in suggestive selling and anticipating guest needs. Proven ability to help maintain a clean, well-stocked environment, while delivering exceptional service. Food Handler and Serv-Safe Certified, committed to creating memorable dining experiences through attention to detail and teamwork.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Server
Renaissance Downtown
Asheville, NC
04.2025 - Current
- Banquet prep and setup, serving guests, room setup and breakdown, cleaning and restocking.
- Bar setup, preparing garnishes and mixers, maintaining a clean and well stocked bar, serving guests within the legal limits of NC law.
Canvasser
The Outreach Team
Asheville, NC
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Community outreach focusing on voter registration and voting information.
Server
Ittos Ramen and Tapas Downtown
Asheville, NC
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Greeting guests, providing in depth knowledge of menu items and preparation, taking orders, running food, and bussing tables.
- Maintaining a clean work environment, and stocking as necessary for the next shift.
Banquet Server/Bartender
The Century Room at Pack’s Tavern
Asheville, NC
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Setting up and breaking down event areas.
- Preparing table settings and banquet stations.
- Preparing mixers, garnishes, and syrups for house specialty and common cocktails.
- Maintaining a clean and well stocked bar, and serving guests within the legal limits of NC law.
- Breaking down, cleaning, and sufficiently stocking for the next shift.
Bartender/Server
Ichiban
Asheville, NC
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Bar setup, preparing garnishes and mixers, maintaining a clean and well stocked bar, and serving guests within the legal limits of NC law.
- Taking care of any bar guests dining in or getting takeout, while also preparing any cocktails, wine, or beer for the restaurant.
- Serving tables when necessary.
- Breaking down, cleaning, and sufficiently stocking for the next shift.
- Collecting payments and maintaining a balanced drawer.
Bartender
The Bywater
Asheville, NC
02.2011 - 07.2016
- Preparing mixers, garnishes, and syrups for house specialty and common cocktails.
- Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, and serving guests within the legal limits of NC law.
- Maintaining a clean work environment, and restocking as necessary to stay ahead and after every shift.
- Collecting payments and maintaining a balanced drawer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Asheville School of Massage And Yoga
Asheville, NC04-2012
Skills
- Food Handler Certified
- Serv-Safe Certified
- Team player attitude
- Anticipating guest needs
- Attention to detail
- Suggestive selling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Renaissance Downtown
04.2025 - Current
Canvasser
The Outreach Team
08.2024 - 11.2024
Server
Ittos Ramen and Tapas Downtown
12.2023 - 04.2024
Banquet Server/Bartender
The Century Room at Pack’s Tavern
04.2022 - 08.2023
Bartender/Server
Ichiban
12.2018 - 03.2020
Bartender
The Bywater
02.2011 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Asheville School of Massage And Yoga
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