LaTayshia Bentley
Steger,IL
Summary
Capable bartender passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Strong history of exceptional service in restaurant and bar establishments. Keeps work area clean, stocked and conveniently organized at all times. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons. Extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Glass Tap
07.2022 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Waitress/Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Waitress
Bullpen Luxury Bar And Grill
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Waitress/Bartender
White Rhino Bar & Grill
08.2017 - 07.2022
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Education
No Degree - Social Work
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL05.2026
High School Diploma -
Bloom Trail High School
Chicago Heights, IL05.2012
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer Service
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Highly reliable
- Engaging personality
- Cash Register Operation
- Aloha POS
Timeline
Waitress/Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2023 - 07.2024
Bartender
Glass Tap
07.2022 - Current
Waitress
Bullpen Luxury Bar And Grill
07.2022 - 05.2023
Waitress/Bartender
White Rhino Bar & Grill
08.2017 - 07.2022
No Degree - Social Work
Governors State University
High School Diploma -
Bloom Trail High School
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