JORDYN RUST
Server/bartender
Lake Norden,SD
Summary
Seasoned individual with demonstrated track record of providing excellent customer service, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a professional atmosphere. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Committed to delivering an outstanding dining experience to each and every customer.
Overview
1
1
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
Lone Pine
Watertown, SD
2026 - Current
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Delivered attentive table service, took accurate orders, and ensured timely food and beverage delivery.
- Mixed cocktails and poured draft beverages according to recipe standards and guest preferences.
- Processed payments, balanced cash drawers, and handled POS transactions with accuracy.
Server/Bartender
Siouxland
Arlington, SD
2026 - Current
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
- Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Delivered attentive table service, took accurate orders, and ensured timely food and beverage delivery.
- Mixed cocktails and poured draft beverages according to recipe standards and guest preferences.
- Processed payments, balanced cash drawers, and handled POS transactions with accuracy.
- Verified guest identification and followed alcohol service guidelines to support safe, compliant service.
- Recommended menu items and daily specials to increase guest satisfaction and check averages.
- Coordinated with kitchen and bar staff to manage pace, resolve order issues, and maintain smooth service.
- Maintained clean dining, bar, and service areas while restocking supplies throughout shift.
- Adapted quickly to busy shifts, prioritized tasks, and supported team coverage during high-volume periods.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Server/Bartender
Crooked Pint
Sioux Falls, SD
2025 - 2026
- Delivered attentive table service, took accurate orders, and ensured timely food and beverage delivery.
- Mixed cocktails and poured draft beverages according to recipe standards and guest preferences.
- Processed payments, balanced cash drawers, and handled POS transactions with accuracy.
- Verified guest identification and followed alcohol service guidelines to support safe, compliant service.
- Recommended menu items and daily specials to increase guest satisfaction and check averages.
- Coordinated with kitchen and bar staff to manage pace, resolve order issues, and maintain smooth service.
- Maintained clean dining, bar, and service areas while restocking supplies throughout shift.
- Adapted quickly to busy shifts, prioritized tasks, and supported team coverage during high-volume periods.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
Server/ Bartender
Cloud 9 Bar and Grill
Watertown, South dakota
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted with training new wait staff members to ensure proper procedures were followed at all times.
- Prepared and served food and beverages to customers.
- Attended company and restaurant trainings and meetings to improve serving skills.
- Effectively managed large parties by providing efficient, attentive service while ensuring accuracy with orders.
- Filled condiment, salt, and pepper, and napkin containers.
- Exercised focus and concentration to keep track of tables and remember orders.
- Resolved customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner.
- Suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales.
- Responded promptly to guest complaints or concerns to maintain positive relationships between restaurant management and patrons.
- Swept and mopped floors and removed trash.
- Assisted with training of new staff members.
- Cleaned and sanitized hands and surfaces to optimize food safety and comply with health department regulations.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Encouraged guests to buy additional items such as appetizers, drinks, and desserts.
- Prioritized multiple tasks in dynamic environment and stayed calm and composed.
- Utilized teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff during busy periods.
- Processed payments and completed register transactions accurately.
- Attended company and restaurant required trainings and meetings, improving skills.
- Answered telephones to take reservations or to-go orders.
- Monitored food and beverage levels to satisfy customer needs.
- Informed customers of daily specials.
- Delivered customer checks and securely processed credit card or cash payments.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs and responding promptly to requests.
- Used focus and memorization skills to keep track of tables and remember orders.
- Presented menus to answer questions about items and make recommendations.
- Used good communication skills to reduce guest dissatisfaction.
- Memorized frequent customer preferences to build relationships and loyalty.
- Recorded transactions in point of sales system to deliver prompt service.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
Server/ Bartender
Lone Pine Bar and Grill
Watertown, South dakota
12.2019 - 09.2024
- Answered telephones to take reservations or to-go orders.
- Assisted with training of new staff members.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests.
- Used focus and memorization skills to keep track of tables and remember orders.
- Processed payments and completed register transactions accurately.
- Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from first interaction.
- Monitored food and beverage levels to satisfy customer needs.
- Created and maintained optimal communication chain, reducing guest dissatisfaction.
- Checked patron identification to verify minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Recorded transactions in point of sales system to deliver prompt service.
- Memorized frequent customer preferences to build relationships and loyalty.
- Attended company and restaurant required trainings and meetings, improving skills.
- Suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales.
- Presented menus to answer questions about items and make recommendations.
- Prepared and served food and beverages to customers.
- Prioritized multiple tasks in dynamic environment and stayed calm and composed.
- Utilized teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff during busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized hands and surfaces to optimize food safety and comply with health department regulations.
- Filled condiment, salt, and pepper, and napkin containers.
- Resolved customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner.
- Encouraged guests to buy additional items such as appetizers, drinks, and desserts.
- Washed and wiped down prep areas, equipment, and utensils.
- Prepared alcoholic beverages promptly according to recipes or customer specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory used for daily operations such as liquors, beers, wines and mixers.
- Handled cash drawer accurately throughout shift including opening and closing out register each day.
- Kept bar organized and clean during busy hours.
- Completed POS transactions, returning currency, coin, and payment cards to patrons.
Server
Siouxland Bar and Grill
Arlington, South Dakota
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Set up linens, dishes, and silverware to prepare tables for customers.
- Utilized teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff during busy periods.
- Responded promptly to guest complaints or concerns to maintain positive relationships between restaurant management and patrons.
- Memorized frequent customer preferences to build relationships and loyalty.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with each course.
- Prepared checks to itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
- Presented menus to answer questions about items and make recommendations.
- Jotted down customer orders and promptly delivered food and drinks.
- Created and maintained optimal communication chain, reducing guest dissatisfaction.
- Described ingredients and cooking methods to explain preparation of various food items.
- Used good communication skills to reduce guest dissatisfaction.
- Attended company and restaurant required trainings and meetings, improving skills.
- Prioritized multiple tasks in dynamic environment and stayed calm and composed.
- Memorized menu to help diners make informed meal choices.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Monitored food and beverage levels to satisfy customer needs.
- Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from first interaction.
- Filled condiment, salt, and pepper, and napkin containers.
- Checked in with guests throughout meal service, replenishing drinks and catering to additional requests.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Watertown High School
Watertown05.2020
Skills
Strong Work Ethic
Cleanliness standards
Service prioritization
Beverage Preparation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Adaptable and Flexible
Exceptional customer service
Menu Memorization
Supply Restocking
Multitasking Abilities
Reliable and Responsible
Transactions and Cash Handling
Personal Information
Title: SERVER/ BARTENDER
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Timeline
Server/ Bartender
Cloud 9 Bar and Grill
08.2022 - 09.2024
Server/ Bartender
Lone Pine Bar and Grill
12.2019 - 09.2024
Server
Siouxland Bar and Grill
10.2017 - 05.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Watertown High School
Server/Bartender
Lone Pine
2026 - Current
Server/Bartender
Siouxland
2026 - Current
Server/Bartender
Crooked Pint
2025 - 2026