Jimmie King
1416 N Gardner Street Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Focused Server/Bartender who is successful at multi-tasking and delivering prompt and friendly service to all customers. Maintains a positive attitude and a great sense of humor during peak hours.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Dante at The Maybourne Beverly Hills Hotel
Beverly Hills, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Server
Petit Ermitage
West Hollywood, CA
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Help to build membership by 20%
Server
The Henry West Hollywood
West Hollywood, CA
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products.
- Precisely described menu items and special offerings and appropriately identified wine pairings.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously.
- Received frequent customer compliments for going above and beyond normal duties.
- Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff.
- Effectively listened to, understood and clarified guest concerns and issues.
Server
The Bazaar by Jose Andres
Beverly Hills, CA
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Skillfully promoted items on wine and beverage lists
- Presented menus to patrons and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request
- Promoted the business through participation in and sponsorship of community events.
- Managed time off request, availability, and scheduling for server team
- Effectively listened to, understood and clarified guest concerns and issues.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
Bartender
Red Restaurant and Lounge
Red Bank, NJ
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Greeted guests in a timely and professional manner.
- Waited on multiple customers at the bar and throughout the bar area.
- Maintained full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions.
- Set up glassware and liquor prior to events.
- Ensured liquor was secured at the end of shifts.
- Processed orders on a computerized Point of Sale system.
- Managed bar revenues, ensuring that all patrons were billed and all cash properly accounted for.
- Verified that guests at the bar were of legal age.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communication
Brookdale Community College
756 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 077382011
Skills
- Engaging personality
- Highly reliable
- Point of Sale (POS) system operation
- Attending multiple customers
- Responsible alcohol service
- Handling difficult customers
Timeline
Server
Dante at The Maybourne Beverly Hills Hotel
02.2024 - Current
Server
Petit Ermitage
08.2020 - 12.2023
Server
The Henry West Hollywood
01.2018 - 03.2020
Server
The Bazaar by Jose Andres
11.2014 - 12.2017
Bartender
Red Restaurant and Lounge
06.2012 - 10.2014
Associate of Arts - Communication
Brookdale Community College