Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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MARANDA GIBBONS

MARANDA GIBBONS

Estero,FL

Summary

Florida native with a passion for beautiful cocktails and making strangers smile.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Wyndham Grand Hotel
01.2025 - Current
  • Manage multiple tables efficiently, prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Developed rapport with regular customers, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Consistently meet or exceed performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.


Banquet Bartender

Fenway Hotel
10.2024 - Current
  • Prepare for events by setting up bar, stocking supplies, and arranging tables.
  • Assist in menu planning and drink selection for themed events.
  • Keep detailed inventories and notify management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.

Bartender

Hilton Clearwater Beach
09.2023 - 01.2025
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Bartender

Craft Street Kitchen
07.2021 - 09.2023
  • Developed extensive knowledge of beer, wine, and liquor.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to create innovative drink pairings for menu specials every month.
  • Maintained a clean and organized bar, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Bartender/Server

Outback Steakhouse
03.2019 - 06.2021
  • Worked solo, private events of up to 30 people.
  • Made batches of cocktails on regular basis.
  • Developed extensive knowledge on the variety of preparation styles and cuts of steak.
  • Trained and mentored new servers on menu items and service protocols.

Server

Ozona Blue
09.2014 - 03.2019
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.

Education

Associate In Arts (A.A.) -

St Petersburg College
Tarpon Springs, FL

Skills

  • Punctual
  • Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
  • High volume dining
  • Energetic and outgoing

Certification

  • ServSafe Certification
  • CPR Certification

Timeline

Server

Wyndham Grand Hotel
01.2025 - Current

Banquet Bartender

Fenway Hotel
10.2024 - Current

Bartender

Hilton Clearwater Beach
09.2023 - 01.2025

Bartender

Craft Street Kitchen
07.2021 - 09.2023

Bartender/Server

Outback Steakhouse
03.2019 - 06.2021

Server

Ozona Blue
09.2014 - 03.2019

Associate In Arts (A.A.) -

St Petersburg College