JOHN CARTWRIGHT
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Reliable hospitality professional with years of experience in fast-paced restaurant service. Skilled in order accuracy, bill splitting, cash handling, and opening and closing duties. Recognized for training new staff and supporting smooth daily operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sever at Dawson’s Steak House
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
09.2011 - 08.2026
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
Server
Tower Cafe
Sacramento , CA
04.2015 - 01.2019
- Served Tower Cafe guests with attentive table-side food and beverage service.
- Trained new Tower Cafe servers on dining room procedures.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
Bartender/ Server
Capitol Garage
Sacramento, CA
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Served food and beverages for dining room guests and bar patrons.
- Restocked glassware, liquor, garnishes, and server stations before peak service.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Expo/Server/Bartender
Hard Rock Cafe
Sacramento, California
06.2006 - 01.2009
- Coordinated Hard Rock Cafe expo line during high-volume guest service.
- Served Tower Cafe guests with attentive table-side food and beverage service.
- Mixed cocktails and beer using standard bar recipes in fast-paced service
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CASkills
- POS operation
- Order entry
- Cash handling
- Bill splitting
- Dining setup
- Table service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Server
Tower Cafe
04.2015 - 01.2019
Sever at Dawson’s Steak House
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
09.2011 - 08.2026
Bartender/ Server
Capitol Garage
01.2009 - 01.2012
Expo/Server/Bartender
Hard Rock Cafe
06.2006 - 01.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics
Sacramento State