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KENNEDI BRUNSTAD

KENNEDI BRUNSTAD

CA

Summary

Diligent server with solid background in providing exceptional customer service in high-paced environments. Effectively managed tables and collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and satisfied guests. Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail, ensuring seamless dining experience. Reliable, with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Uchi
10.2023 - Current
  • Greeting and assisting with food, cocktail, and wine service to create a dining experience for each guests needs
  • Firing and coursing food based off of which curated tasting menu the guest has chosen and paying close attention to the rails and stations; timing and firing promptly
  • Ensuring all guests dietary and allergy restrictions are communicated safely

Server

Gracias Madre
03.2021 - 11.2024
  • Greeting and assisting with food, cocktail, and wine service to create a dining experience for each guests needs, including upselling and communicating all specials for the day, all while maintaining guest coursing
  • Maintaining composure and efficiency while taking care of sometimes 20+ tables, without compromising service quality
  • Ensuring all guests dietary and allergy restrictions are communicated safely
  • Work as a team to ensure a cohesive working environment, including helping train new employees

Bartender

Nic's On Beverly
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Greeting and assisting with food and cocktail service to create a dining experience for each guests needs, including upselling and communicating specials for the day
  • Preparing cocktails for bar patrons and service well, while continuing to juice and prep necessary ingredients for bar

Server and Bartender

Adelita's Cocina y Cantina and La Dona Mezcaleria
04.2019 - 12.2020
  • Greeting and assisting with food and cocktail service to create a dining experience for each guests needs, including upselling and communicating specials for the day
  • Preparing cocktails for both bar guests and service well
  • Work as a team to ensure a cohesive working environment, including helping train new employees
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Server

Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Greeting and assisting with food, cocktail, and wine service to create a dining experience for each guests needs, including upselling and communicating all specials for the day, all while maintaining guest coursing and pairings
  • Continued education on fish and raw bar as fish, oysters, etc changed daily
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Acting, Minor in Linguistics

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
01-2018

Skills

  • Knowledge of various POS systems
  • Experience with spirits and wines
  • Vast knowledge of agave spirits
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in leadership and management roles
  • Fast learner
  • Detail oriented
  • Exceptional customer service and guest engagement
  • Strong work ethic

Certification

  • ServSafe
  • RBS

Timeline

Server

Uchi
10.2023 - Current

Bartender

Nic's On Beverly
05.2022 - 04.2023

Server

Gracias Madre
03.2021 - 11.2024

Server and Bartender

Adelita's Cocina y Cantina and La Dona Mezcaleria
04.2019 - 12.2020

Server

Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar
10.2018 - 04.2019

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Acting, Minor in Linguistics

Coastal Carolina University
KENNEDI BRUNSTAD