Jia Giles
Brookhaven,GA
Summary
Professional Bartender executing the Forbes standards of service with extensive knowledge of spirits, and a diverse F&B background. Friendly, open, and committed to providing luxury service experiences, & anticipatory service for all guest and luminaries.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/ Server
St Regis Atlanta
11.2023 - Current
- Personally received a Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star Hotel Dining rating during an anonymos audit, bringing the hotel to Forbes 5 Star "Due Diligence" for the first time.
- Provided luxury service to all guest & patrons, curating personalized & unique interactions.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Contributed to successful events by setting up mobile bars in various locations according to event specifications.
Bartender
Lifetime Buckhead
06.2023 - Current
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
Bartender/ Supervisor
Buffalo Niagara Marriott
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
Bartender
Four One Six Bar & Grill
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Operated efficiently in a high-volume setting to prepare and serve more drinks per hour.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
Room Service Server
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Prepared special services and amenities for guests such as honeymoons and other tailored packages.
- Completed orders with speed and accuracy, maintaining exceptional service standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Medaille College
05.2018
Skills
- ServSafe Certified Alcohol
- ServSafe Certified (Food Handling)
- TIPS Certified
- Knowledge of Forbes Standards of Service / Times
- Micros POS
- Cocktail List Development
Timeline
Bartender/ Server
St Regis Atlanta
11.2023 - Current
Bartender
Lifetime Buckhead
06.2023 - Current
Bartender/ Supervisor
Buffalo Niagara Marriott
06.2022 - 04.2023
Bartender
Four One Six Bar & Grill
11.2020 - 02.2023
Room Service Server
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
01.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Medaille College
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