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, FLSkills
- 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