Mara Bray
Ostrander,OH
Summary
High-energy server/bartender skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Server
The Grainery
Plain City, OH
03.2024 - Current
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Assisted fellow employees during high peak times to ensure a seamless customer experience.
Server/Kitchen
Sexton's Pizza
Columbus, OH
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Communicated with customer to provide menu offering details and assist with decision-making.
- Crafted pizzas using the proper amount of toppings according to specifications.
- Operated oven, along with other equipment, to prepare 8.1-rated pizza.
- Made dough and sauced using Sexton's personal recipes.
- Took orders and payments using the Toast POS system.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Trained new employees.
- Managed closing shifts.
Barista
Starbucks
Marysville, OH
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Demonstrated techniques on using multiple beverage machines with new team members.
- Assisted in training new baristas.
- Partner of the Quarter - 3Q '22
Education
Bachelor of Science - Regional And Rural Planning
The Ohio State University
Columbus05-2026
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Valley
Delaware06-2021
Associate of Arts - Industrial Design
The Ohio State University
ColumbusSkills
- Food Running
- Beverage Preparation
- Food Preparation
- Outstanding customer service
- Suggestive Selling
- Anticipating guest needs
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Engaging personality
- New Hire Training
- Proficient in mixology
- Handling Difficult Customers
Timeline
Bartender/Server
The Grainery
03.2024 - Current
Server/Kitchen
Sexton's Pizza
08.2023 - 03.2024
Barista
Starbucks
08.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Regional And Rural Planning
The Ohio State University
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Valley
Associate of Arts - Industrial Design
The Ohio State University
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