Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience at Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, excelling in customer service and menu knowledge. Proven ability to lead private events and train staff, ensuring exceptional dining experiences. Skilled in conflict resolution and bar service preparation, consistently delivering high-quality service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Bartender
Self-employed
Frisco, Texas
09.2020 - 05.2025
Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
Server
Perrys Steakhouse & Grille
Frisco, Texas
06.2020 - 05.2025
Assisted in training new servers.
Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently throughout several steps of service.
Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
Served large sections of up to six tables at a time, with highly efficient and timely service, giving full detailed menu tours of our vast prime steak, wagyu, and seafood selection, as well as wine pairings.
Served as lead on countless private parties, consisting of rehearsal dinners, special occasions, and corporate events/meetings of up to 100 people at a time.
Restaurant Hostess
Don Chepos
Wellington, FL
03.2016 - 01.2019
Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.