Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Southern Roots Tavern and Eatery, adept in beverage preparation and guest engagement. Excelled in maintaining high-volume venue standards and fostering customer relationships. Demonstrates leadership skills and POS proficiency, ensuring operational excellence and elevated guest experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Southern Roots Tavern and Eatery
01.2024 - Current
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards
Maintain having southern hospitality while working in a southern rock venue.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
High volume phenomenal tribute band venue which can hold up to 700 people.
Bartender
Davinci's NY Style Pizza
10.2023 - 07.2024
Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
Handled To-Go orders.
My family's restaurant.
Head Hostess
15th Street Pizza & Pub
10.2023 - 06.2024
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
Governed dining area with natural leadership talents and organizational strategies focused on balancing guest and business needs.
Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
Restaurant Hostess, To-Go Specialist, Server
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar
09.2021 - 10.2023
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
Barista
Dunkin' Donuts
02.2021 - 06.2021
Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA
12.2026
High School Diploma -
Lamar County High School
Barnesville, GA
05.2022
Skills
Daily specials memorization
Beverage Preparation
Food Delivery
Supply Restocking
POS trained
Leadership skills
Understanding drinks and liquors
Guest Engagement
Timeline
Server
Southern Roots Tavern and Eatery
01.2024 - Current
Bartender
Davinci's NY Style Pizza
10.2023 - 07.2024
Head Hostess
15th Street Pizza & Pub
10.2023 - 06.2024
Restaurant Hostess, To-Go Specialist, Server
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar
09.2021 - 10.2023
Barista
Dunkin' Donuts
02.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Middle Georgia State University
High School Diploma -
Lamar County High School
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