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Liam Dempsey

Wethersfield

Summary

Enthusiastic and established team member and collaborator with extensive experience in staff management, operations, and fine customer service. Dependable and motivated with a focus on implementing holistic, supportive procedure and practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cater Server/ Bartender

DORO Catering & Events
06.2024 - Current
  • Set, served, and bussed buffets and plated meals for a variety of clients and events.
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment and rentals, assisted managers with inventory of materials.
  • Prepped, plated, and passed hors d'oeuvres and boards.
  • Provided excellent customer service to guests and vendors.

Roaster/ Retail Manager

Drumroll Coffee Roasters
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety during the roasting process.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about products, brewing techniques, and equipment promptly and professionally to drive higher sales.
  • Maintained quality and inventory by adhering to guidelines, specifications, and procedures set by owner/operators.
  • Built upon and supported established relationships with clients and regular customers to encourage repetitive sales.

Cater Server/Prep Cook

Brasato Italian Street Food
06.2021 - 11.2024
  • Prepared appetizers, dinner components, place settings, and portions for a variety of venues and events including markets, weddings, corporate events, private residential dinners, VIP client experiences etc.
  • Served plated and buffet style meals to events of 500+ with efficiency and attention to detail.
  • Supported Chef and Sous Chefs, built plates, and took customer orders out of mobile kitchen.
  • Assisted vendors and venue employees in setup, breakdown, cleaning, and maintenance of facilities and properties.

Takeout/Expo Runner

Mama Luke's
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Upheld quality control by monitoring temperature logs and checking food storage.
  • Informed restaurant management about feedback or requests to promote customer satisfaction.
  • Streamlined expo processes by organizing ingredients and utensils for optimal efficiency during service.
  • Developed strong communication skills while operating between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
  • Supported servers and front of house by assisting with sidework.

Barista Lead/ Shift Manager

Comstock Ferre & Co.
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, and other equipment.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, equipment, and merchandise.
  • Created specials, seasonal items, and recipes on a rotating basis.
  • Utilized pricing sheets and collaborative inventory lists to order ingredients and supplies.

Education

No Degree - Musical Theater

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Skills

  • Engaging Personality
  • Great Improvisor
  • Organizer
  • Task Ready
  • Memory and Retention
  • Composition and Content Generation

Timeline

Cater Server/ Bartender

DORO Catering & Events
06.2024 - Current

Roaster/ Retail Manager

Drumroll Coffee Roasters
10.2022 - Current

Takeout/Expo Runner

Mama Luke's
12.2021 - 07.2022

Cater Server/Prep Cook

Brasato Italian Street Food
06.2021 - 11.2024

Barista Lead/ Shift Manager

Comstock Ferre & Co.
01.2021 - 08.2021

No Degree - Musical Theater

Marymount Manhattan College
Liam Dempsey