John Paul Clements
Edgewater
Summary
Proven to excel in high-pressure environments, I significantly enhanced customer satisfaction at Latitudes Margaritaville by mastering cocktail crafting and efficient service. My strong multitasking ability and reliable nature, coupled with expert liquor knowledge, fostered a loyal clientele and streamlined operations, showcasing my commitment to excellence and teamwork in the hospitality sector.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Latitudes Margaritaville
LPGA Boulevard Daytona Beach Fl.
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Line Cook
Sonapa Grille
New Smyrna Beach, FL
06.2012 - 12.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Education
Associate of Science - Audio Technology/Recording
Daytona State College
05.2024
Associate of Science - Music Management
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL06.2024
Skills
Strong multitasking
Customer Service
Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
Highly reliable
Timeline
Bartender
Latitudes Margaritaville
01.2023 - 08.2024
Line Cook
Sonapa Grille
06.2012 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Audio Technology/Recording
Daytona State College
Associate of Science - Music Management
Daytona State College