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Justin Caskey

Denver,CO

Summary

I am a proud English undergraduate from Colorado State University with a decade of seasoned restaurant experience. In my time working, I have developed profound and meaningful relationships with guests from all walks of life, while adapting well to various work environments - nurturing team skills while using coworkers and management as valuable resources.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Server/Foodrunner/Busser

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
04.2022 - 07.2025
  • Memorized, crafted, and served a diverse range of cocktails and N/A beverages, ensuring customer satisfaction above all else.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, bolstering efficiency, as well as adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Developed personal connections with many guests, not only anticipating potential needs, but memorizing the needs of regular guests
  • Adapted to the high customer volume, providing polished service to, at times, 6-12 tables at once.

Server/Host/Busser/Take-out Specialist

Bonefish Grill
11.2018 - 03.2022
  • Laid clear the differences between running a fast food restaurant and a "polished casual" dining experience
  • Perfected skills needed for hosting (phone speaking, seating reservations properly and timely while evenly dispersing tables between 6-10 servers)
  • Extensive understanding of common restaurant practices, menu/cocktail/allergen knowledge, sequence of service, etc.
  • Cooperative skills among coworkers and management - particularly host/hostess cooperation with wait staff.
  • Introduced me to the next level of guest hospitality, organizational skills, and team work among other service industry workers.

Cashier/ Team Leader

Chick-fil-A
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • First experience in food service at 15 years old.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding on what is needed when running a large, successful, busy business
  • Efficient calculation skills (making change, cash drawers)
  • Multi-tasking, customer service, dining room cleanliness

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English, Creative Writing

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Cherry Creek Highschool
Greenwood Village, CO
05-2023

Skills

  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Expedient Cocktail Creation
  • Efficient, Guest Tailored Service
  • Menu/Allergen Awareness
  • Social Connection/Fluency
  • Resilience to Stress/ Bad Attitude
  • Adaptation to the Unfamiliar
  • Personable to All

Timeline

Bartender/Server/Foodrunner/Busser

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
04.2022 - 07.2025

Server/Host/Busser/Take-out Specialist

Bonefish Grill
11.2018 - 03.2022

Cashier/ Team Leader

Chick-fil-A
06.2016 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English, Creative Writing

Colorado State University

High School Diploma -

Cherry Creek Highschool