Lauren Rainbolt
Sarasota ,FL
Summary
Dynamic hospitality professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills, honed at Gilligan’s Island Bar. Proven ability to enhance guest engagement and manage cash handling efficiently. Recognized for fostering repeat business and training new staff to elevate service standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Gilligan’s Island Bar
Siesta Key, FL
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Mix and serve beverages according to established recipes and customer preferences.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar area for optimal efficiency.
- Assist in inventory management, tracking stock levels, and ordering supplies.
- Build rapport with customers, providing exceptional service and fostering repeat business.
- Monitor guest behavior to ensure compliance with local alcohol regulations and promote safety.
- 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.
Server
Owen’s Fish Camp
Sarasota, FL
08.2017 - 03.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed tables efficiently, ensuring timely order taking and delivery.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of food orders.
- Trained new servers on menu items, service standards, and restaurant procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Implemented strategies to improve table turnover rates during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
San Diego City College
San Diego, CASkills
Strong work ethic
Exceptional customer service
Cash handling
Guest engagement
Professional appearance
Hospitality service expertise
Timeline
Bartender
Gilligan’s Island Bar
04.2025 - 01.2026
Server
Owen’s Fish Camp
08.2017 - 03.2025
Associate of Science - Biology
San Diego City College