Joshua Kelly
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Experienced professional with over seven years of solid background in foodservice. Offers excellent track record of tackling various tasks as a dedicated and sociable service worker. Demonstrates professionalism and genuine hospitality to establish rapport with patrons and staff members alike.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Jack's by the Tracks
Belmar, NJ
03.2024 - Current
- Attended private parties, live bands, and catering events while collaborating with managers to implement new systems, menus, and formats to the bar and restaurant.
- Utilized bartender experience alongside seasoned mixologists in creating cocktails, pouring taps, and maintaining cleanliness behind the bar.
- Assisted in training new servers
Server
The Black Swan
Asbury Park, NJ
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Managed private party, parade, and catering event services while overseeing station cleanliness and server accountability.
- Assisted in training new servers.
Bouncer
Asbury Ale House/ Lola's European Cafe
Asbury Park, NJ
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Conducted ID checks for entrance, simultaneously monitoring indoor areas, DJ booths, and private party sections.
- Collaborated with bar managers to efficiently oversee and close bars during late hours, while co-managing the security team.
- Assumed responsibility for organizing and supervising fellow security employees during shifts.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills in collaboration with owners and police officers to effectively handle issues as the sole security guard.
Barback
The Black Swan/ The Bonney Read
Asbury Park, NJ
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed bar operations, including opening and closing shifts, assisting bartenders, and maintaining inventory of bar and kitchen supplies.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations concerning sanitation standards within the bar area.
Pizzaiolo/ Assistant Manager
Charlie's Pizza
Toms River, NJ
05.2017 - 11.2022
- Demonstrated multitasking abilities by simultaneously making pizzas, managing oven operations, delivering orders promptly, and coordinating effective delivery routes. Stepped up as the floor manager overseeing a team of diligent delivery drivers.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ06-2023
High School Diploma -
Toms River High School East
Toms River, NJ06-2020
BBA - Finance
Kean University
Union, NJSkills
- Experienced in hospitality
- Time utilization and management
- Communal and sociable to management, employees, and consumers
- Bar and waiter etiquette
- Distinction of entrees, beverages, and cocktails
- Security and martial arts trained, with experience
- Diligent labor assessment
Certification
- ISSA Personal Training Certification 02/2021
Timeline
Server
Jack's by the Tracks
03.2024 - Current
Server
The Black Swan
09.2023 - 04.2024
Barback
The Black Swan/ The Bonney Read
11.2022 - 09.2023
Bouncer
Asbury Ale House/ Lola's European Cafe
08.2021 - 10.2023
Pizzaiolo/ Assistant Manager
Charlie's Pizza
05.2017 - 11.2022
MBA - Business Administration
Ocean County College
High School Diploma -
Toms River High School East
BBA - Finance
Kean University