Makayla Teague
Denver,CO
Summary
Motivated Bartender with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly, and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards. Dedicated food service professional well-versed in food and beverage operations and guest services. Experienced in managing large-scale events or intimate gourmet dining and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Server
The Ranch House
Santa Fe, NM
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Bartender/Server
Chili’s Restaurant And Bar
Santa Fe, NM
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Server
El Tovar Hotel
Grand Canyon, AZ
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Education
Graduate - Esthetics
Paul Mitchell The School
Albuquerque, NM03.2022
High School Diploma -
Diego Charter High School
San Diego, CA05.2016
Skills
- High Energy and Stamina
- Workflow Coordination
- High Volume Dining
- Customer Service and Rapport
- Relationship Building
- Staff Training
- Specials Promotion and Upselling
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Food and Beverage Service
- Menu Memorization and Presentation
- Order Accuracy and Delivery
- Cool Under Pressure
Certification
- Certified in Bloodborne Pathogens
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Certified in First Aid Training
Timeline
Bartender/Server
The Ranch House
09.2019 - 03.2022
Bartender/Server
Chili’s Restaurant And Bar
09.2018 - 09.2019
Server
El Tovar Hotel
09.2016 - 09.2018
Graduate - Esthetics
Paul Mitchell The School
High School Diploma -
Diego Charter High School
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