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Kelsey "Kelso" Alwin

Madison

Summary

Experienced with training and developing restaurant staff to deliver exceptional service. Utilizes effective training techniques to enhance team performance and ensure consistent service quality. Knowledge of hospitality standards and track record of fostering collaborative and adaptable work environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Trainer/Bartender

Great Dane Pub & Brewing
01.2025 - 08.2025

Server Duties - Serving and bussing tables, cleaning and stocking, occasional hosting and expediting, upselling, utilization of Point of Sale and handheld technology to clearly communicate customer orders for employees working in the back of house, training team members in the proper procedures of the restaurant, preparing to-go orders, customer service and problem solving, large party service.

Bartender Duties - Serving customers, occasionally hosting and/or expediting, answering phone calls, taking reservations and to-go orders, overseeing payment and distribution of to-go items, merchandise sales, pouring beer/wine and mixing cocktails (both standard and specialty), customer service and relations, making popcorn for happy hour, running the till. There were times as bartender when I would be the only front of the house worker operating the entire restaurant.

Reference: Caleb Mau (Manager) - (608)333-6658

Server

Monk's Bar And Grill
01.2018 - 01.2020

Serving, bussing, expediting, cleaning and stocking, upselling, answering phone calls, merchandise sales, deep cleaning, customer service.

Server

Olive Garden
01.2015 - 01.2017

Same basic duties as all other serving positions as well as salad/dessert preparation and tableside wine/cheese service.

Honestly, the training that I received when employed at Olive Garden was exceptional and extremely thorough. The habits that I formed during my time serving there have allowed me to quickly and easily adapt to subsequent restaurant environments.

Secretary/Assistant

Coldwell Banker
01.2012 - 01.2013

Answering phone calls, greeting and directing customers, scheduling appointments, data entry.

Reference: Carla Baumgardt (Employer) - (715)573-7603

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music

University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
01-2026

Skills

  • Effective time management
  • Order accuracy
  • Fast menu memorization
  • Safe food handling habits
  • Personable
  • Helpful and team player
  • Efficient, adaptable, and innovative

Timeline

Server/Trainer/Bartender

Great Dane Pub & Brewing
01.2025 - 08.2025

Server

Monk's Bar And Grill
01.2018 - 01.2020

Server

Olive Garden
01.2015 - 01.2017

Secretary/Assistant

Coldwell Banker
01.2012 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Music

University of Wisconsin Whitewater