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KEVIN F SHERFIELD

North Palm Beach,FL

Summary

Guest-oriented Hospitality professional possessing exceptional pouring and hospitality skills paired with in-depth understanding of products. Maintains positive attitude and great sense of composure during peak hours. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Bartender

Waterway Cafe
02.2025 - Current
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.

Bartender

Ruth's Chris Steak House
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Lead Bartender

Brine Seafood and Raw Bar
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Upheld extraordinary bar presentation standards for operational procedures, employees and sanitation.
  • Engaged guests in conversation, encouraging longer stays and higher satisfaction.
  • Improved team performance, offering personalized support and mentoring to close knowledge gaps.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Responsible for curating new cocktails and implementing specials and promotions.

Bar Manager

Gar Woods Grill & Pier
11.2018 - 05.2022
  • Trained and supervised bar staff to deliver top-notch service and craft high-quality beverages.
  • Built rapport with beverage distributors to support timely inventory replenishment and favorable costs.
  • Increased business by enforcing high-level service standards and diversifying cocktail offerings.
  • Empowered employees to solve operational challenges independently and stepped in swiftly to manage escalations or conflicts.
  • Boosted brand awareness and patron loyalty with special events, signature cocktails and seasonal offerings.

Education

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Business Administration

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

Skills

  • Guest accommodation management
  • Quality improvement strategies
  • Bar management expertise
  • Mixology
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Financial record management

Timeline

Server/Bartender

Waterway Cafe
02.2025 - Current

Bartender

Ruth's Chris Steak House
10.2023 - 02.2025

Lead Bartender

Brine Seafood and Raw Bar
07.2022 - 10.2023

Bar Manager

Gar Woods Grill & Pier
11.2018 - 05.2022

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Business Administration

Florida Atlantic University

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