Overview
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Meaghan Chandonnet

Portland

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Server and Bartender

TIPO
03.2022 - Current
  • Train new FOH staff and manage the current staff on the floor.
  • Train new staff on the bar program, and help provide education on pairing wine, beer, spirits, and amaro with the menu.
  • Temporarily assume any FOH role to assist other staff or fill in a vacant position.
  • Collect and organize server’s checkouts nightly. Log the FOH finances and employee hours for the service and distribute tips.
  • Remedy situations with unhappy guests by way of complementary items, special requests, and accommodations.
  • Trusted as interim bar manager when they were unable to work for an extended period. During this time I was in charge of batching cocktails, juicing citrus, preparing garnishes, managing inventory, ordering, and helping plan and execute drink specials.

Server

King of the Roll
11.2018 - 03.2022
  • Was responsible for hosting, serving, bussing, answering phones, takeout, and payments as the only FOH employee.
  • Trained new hires on sushi and sake knowledge.
  • Prepped soups, salads, and stocked fridges daily for service.
  • Kept organized records of all written orders, logged payments, and printed receipts. Ran everything without a POS system.

Senior Host and Car-Side Server

Carrabba’s Italian Grill
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • As a host, was responsible for greeting guests, and seating tables according to server rotation.
  • Understood the strengths and capabilities of each server, and adjusted the rotation accordingly.
  • Ran food and drinks when servers were otherwise occupied.
  • Bussed, reset tables and helped organize large parties.
  • As a car-side server, took calls for to-go orders, with the ability to answer any questions about the menu, and hand delivered food to guests.
  • Responsible for expediting take out food, and communicating directly with the kitchen.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration

Maine College of Art
Portland, Maine
05.2019

Skills

  • Creative problem solving
  • Strong team leadership and support
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Guest relations
  • Positive and friendly attitude

Timeline

Lead Server and Bartender

TIPO
03.2022 - Current

Server

King of the Roll
11.2018 - 03.2022

Senior Host and Car-Side Server

Carrabba’s Italian Grill
01.2015 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration

Maine College of Art
Meaghan Chandonnet