Mariah Gonzalez
Lansdowne,VA
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Ashburn Pub
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
Bartender
Bungalow Alehouse
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Serve guest, make drinks, maintain bar, restock, take payment
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Head Bartender/VIP Supervisor
Jiffy Lube Live
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Efficiently maintained the Dominion VIP lounge by keeping an accurate inventory on all liquor, wine, beer, and food while streamlining storage and bartending all events
- I made an effort to recognize all season pass holders and learn their favorite items
- Under my watch the lounge generated 8% more sales than it did the year prior
- I also assisted the Beverage Manager with maintaining a cost-effective inventory through weekly counts and supervision of bartenders in the zone during events
Bartender
The All-American Steakhouse
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Extensively trained in the corporate methods of free pour bartending
- I was a part of the bartending team that entertained guests while adhering to company standards on customer service and alcohol policy
Server/Line-Cook/Prep/To-Go
Outback Steakhouse
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Most of my time was spent with a mix of kitchen operations and serving
- I assisted in kitchen operations ranging from working with the morning prep team to running the salad and dessert stations during the dinner rush
- On the front of house side, I worked both as a to-go operator and served tables adhering to OSI standards regarding their corporate style steps of service
- During the time I worked here this was the busiest Outback Steakhouse on the east coast
Server
Hooters
03.2012 - 07.2014
- Through cultivating regulars with attentive customer service; I helped maintain a consistent, busy section
- I learned how to efficiently serve guests in a high-volume environment with corporate-style serving methods
Teacher's Aid
Prince William County Public Schools
11.2012 - 04.2013
- Assisted with supervision of severely disabled students
- Reinforced lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students
- Read to the students daily, one-on-one or in small groups
- Enforced school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior
- Assisted with the preparation of learning materials
- Fed, dressed and assisted students with basic hygiene needs
- Assisted teachers with record-keeping, including tracking attendance and grades
Office Assistant
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Performed a variety of general and clerical duties in support of school office including typing, filing, duplicating and distributing materials
- Served as a receptionist; answered telephones, greeted and assisted visitors/students; recorded messages and provided information related to school programs, schedules, activities, procedures and other information as requested; directed calls to appropriate personnel; monitored and maintained acceptable student behavior in the office
- Participated in a variety of school office functions such as enrollment; contacted parents and guardians to verify absences; issued readmits to students
- Typed letters, memoranda, bulletins, forms, newsletters and reports from detailed or rough copy; proofread typing assignments for accuracy and completeness
- Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials
- Operated a variety of office equipment including a computer, laminator, fax machine, copier and calculator
- Notified parents of ill or injured students
- Assisted with scheduling meetings and appointments for site administrator; assisted in maintaining calendars
Server
Tequila Rain Cantina and Grill
01.2010 - 07.2010
- Greeted and seated guests, prepared/delivered guest's beverage orders, promptly delivered guest's food and beverage order ensuring quality and accuracy
- Attended to guest during their entire dining experience
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of restaurant and lounge area
- Other duties as directed by management
Stylist Apprentice
Statements Salon and Spa
01.2008 - 11.2009
- Client preparation
- Assisted in providing various hair shampooing, conditioning, cutting, styling and finishing techniques
- Application and removal of hairdressing treatments
- Sterilization of equipment and supply orders
- Knowledge and sales of products; maintained client record cards
- Receptionist duties included, greeting clients, answering phone calls and making appointments
Education
Potomac High School -
Potomac High School
06-2009
Skills
- Serving
- Bartending
- Customer Service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Strong multitasking
- Patience and Tolerance
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Payment Processing
- Service-oriented mindset
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
- Bartending, Expert, 01/01/20
- Food Safety, Highly Proficient, 01/01/20
- Food Service: Problem Solving Skills, Highly Proficient, 10/01/18
Timeline
Bartender
Ashburn Pub
05.2022 - 08.2024
Bartender
Bungalow Alehouse
12.2021 - 11.2022
Head Bartender/VIP Supervisor
Jiffy Lube Live
06.2018 - 10.2018
Bartender
The All-American Steakhouse
03.2016 - 06.2018
Server/Line-Cook/Prep/To-Go
Outback Steakhouse
07.2014 - 06.2016
Teacher's Aid
Prince William County Public Schools
11.2012 - 04.2013
Server
Hooters
03.2012 - 07.2014
Office Assistant
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2011
Server
Tequila Rain Cantina and Grill
01.2010 - 07.2010
Stylist Apprentice
Statements Salon and Spa
01.2008 - 11.2009
Potomac High School -
Potomac High School
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