Professional Summary
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Josephine Burris

Grand Pacific Resorts
2027
years of professional experience

Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience at Grand Pacific Resorts, excelling in team collaboration and customer relations. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through personalized service and effective problem resolution. Skilled in cocktail preparation and inventory management, consistently delivering high-quality experiences in fast-paced environments, while also remembering guest names and building relationships with them and their families.

Work History

Server

Sushi Lounge | 2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.\
  • Learned and memorized various types of fish, the different parts of the fish, and where they come from.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.

Banquet Bartender

Grand Pacific Resorts | 2021 - Current
  • Managed banquet bar setup, service, and breakdown for resort events and catered functions.
  • Mixed cocktails, poured beverages, and maintained consistent presentation standards during high-volume service.
  • Monitored inventory levels, restocked supplies, and communicated shortages to banquet leadership.
  • Coordinated beverage service with banquet captains, servers, and kitchen staff to support event flow.

Lead Bartender

Grand Pacific Resorts | 2019 - Current

I started working here as a pool server and worked my way up to lead bartender, including training my current supervisor in how to make drinks and run bar operations.

  • Trained bartending staff on drink preparation, guest service, and sanitation procedures.
  • Mixed cocktails, specialty drinks, and beverage orders with consistency and attention to presentation.
  • Resolved guest concerns promptly, supporting positive experiences and repeat service.
  • Wrote and implemented a thorough opening and closing, cleaning and preparation checklist.
  • I am responsible for ordering food and liquor, as well as completing inventory.

Cocktail Server

Casero Taqueria | 2020 - 2021
  • Memorized menu offerings and daily specials to recommend beverages and different plates confidently.
  • Learned and memorized all different types of Tequilas and Mazcals.
  • Provided attentive service, regularly checking in on guests to ensure their needs were met.

Education

Associate of Arts - Art History

University of California, San Diego | La Jolla, CA | 2024-01

Associate of Arts - History

Miracosta College | Oceanside, CA | 2021-01

Skills

Consistent dedication to responsibilities
Strong customer relations
Teamwork and collaboration
Dependable and straightforward
Friendly and outgoing
Effective problem resolution

Timeline

Server

Sushi Lounge
2022 - CurrentRead More

Banquet Bartender

Grand Pacific Resorts
2021 - CurrentRead More

Lead Bartender

Grand Pacific Resorts
2019 - CurrentRead More

Cocktail Server

Casero Taqueria
2020 - 2021Read More

University of California, San Diego

Associate of Arts from Art History
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Miracosta College

Associate of Arts from History
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Josephine Burris