Jessie Rives
Charlestown,MA
Summary
An energetic and friendly individual who is eager to incorporate my diverse educational and professional background into a position in the food and wine industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Dovetail Restaurant
Charlestown, MA
04.2021 - Current
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Pre-K Teacher
The Good Shepherd School
CHARLESTOWN, MA
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Incorporated arts and music into beginning Literacy and Math instruction.
Server
Tangierino Restaurant
Charlestown, MA
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Used culinary knowledge and experience to help guests choose dishes from a detailed Moroccan menu filled with diverse, and often not well known ingredients.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Education
Master of Arts - Gastronomy
Boston University
Boston, MA06.2024
Level II & III in The WSET Program - Wine And Spirits
The Grape Escape
San Francisco, CA06.2014
Masters of Education - Creative Arts in Learning
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA12.2011
Professional Chef's Degree - Culinary Arts
The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
Cambridge, MA06.2008
Skills
- Team Player
- Wine Expertise and Pairing Skills
- Food and Beverage Knowledge
- Interest in Growing my Palate and Culinary Proficiency
Timeline
Server
Dovetail Restaurant
04.2021 - Current
Server
Tangierino Restaurant
01.2017 - 06.2018
Pre-K Teacher
The Good Shepherd School
09.2015 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Gastronomy
Boston University
Level II & III in The WSET Program - Wine And Spirits
The Grape Escape
Masters of Education - Creative Arts in Learning
Lesley University
Professional Chef's Degree - Culinary Arts
The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
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