Lindsey Hardy
Riverside,CA
Summary
Responsible professional skilled at making custom drinks and maximizing business revenues with top-notch service. Work well with team members to meet all customer needs in fast-paced environments. Good money handling, problem-solving and time management abilities.
Resourceful professional in hospitality, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in mixology, customer service, and inventory management. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Cocktail Server
The Mission Inn Hotel
Riverside, California
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Prepare custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
Host/Server
Texas Roadhouse
Riverside, California
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Processed payments from customers using a POS system.
- Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Assisted guest with all needs start to finish
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the restaurant.
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
Cook
Charley’s grilled subs
Riverside
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Riverside, California06-2019
Riverside City College
Riverside, CASkills
- Basic accounting
- Health codes compliance
- Mixology
- Safe service compliance
- Order management
- Highly reliable
- Menu memorization
- Outstanding customer service
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Team player attitude
- Bar equipment use
- Excellent judgment
- Customer service
- Food service
- Staff management
- Patience and tolerance
Timeline
Bartender/Cocktail Server
The Mission Inn Hotel
08.2022 - 06.2024
Host/Server
Texas Roadhouse
02.2020 - 11.2022
Cook
Charley’s grilled subs
06.2018 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Riverside City College