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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Melanie Smart

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Sociable server offering several years of experience delivering friendly, prompt service to customers. Skillful in making personalized menu recommendations and managing closing duties. In-depth knowledge of pos system operations and food safety and sanitation regulations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server/Lead Bartender

Vintage XIV Wine Bar and Sports Lounge
Scottsdale, AZ
03.2024 - Current
  • Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
  • Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
  • Maintained accurate records of liquor inventory and purchases for budgeting purposes.
  • Managed day-to-day operations including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, and cash handling procedures.
  • Ordered and maintained an adequate supply of alcoholic beverages, glassware, garnishes, ice, napkins, straws and other items needed for drinks.
  • Assisted with planning special events such as wine tastings or cocktail parties.

Lead Server/Lead Bartender

Timo Wine Bar
Phoenix, AZ
12.2022 - Current
  • Provided training on serving and bartending
  • Performed closing duties such as locking doors, setting alarms, and writing checks.
  • Mixing cocktails (specialty cocktails, classic cocktails), cleaning and polishing glassware, keeping the bar clean
  • Interacting with customers
  • Working buyouts and events
  • Stocking bar and batching cocktails
  • Marketing on social media (Taking pictures, making posts, etc)
  • Ensured all food orders were accurate and delivered promptly to customers tables.
  • Conducted daily pre-shift meetings with servers to review specials, updates, or changes in policies or procedures.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to guests, resolving any issues that arose in a professional manner.

Event Bartender

Walter Studios/ Walter Wherehouse
Phoenix, AZ
05.2022 - Current
  • Welcomed guests as they arrived
  • Took food and drink orders
  • Checked on guests frequently
  • Cleared tables
  • Managed cash, credit orders
  • Maintained a clean work area
  • Checked customer IDs
  • Prepared bar
  • Worked in a high-volume dining establishment
  • Implemented food and drink safety guidelines
  • Provided cocktails and pairings for multiple dining options
  • Performed opening and closing duties
  • 3 years of experience with preparing alcoholic drinks established and verified customer age prior to serving
  • Worked in a fast-paced and high-volume restaurant and bar
  • Prepped garnish, fresh juice, and batched cocktails
  • Working events and bartending for concerts, etc.

Server/ Bartender

Taco Guild
Phoenix, AZ
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Worked in a high-volume bar
  • Set guests at ease
  • Ran alcoholic drinks, food, and orders for guests verified customer age prior to serving
  • Provided cocktails, mixed drinks, and pairings for multiple dishes
  • Followed food and drink safety guidelines and regulations
  • Performed barback duties
  • Performed opening and closing duties

Server

Little Os
Phoenix, AZ
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Handled 15-25 tables daily
  • Welcomed guests as they arrived
  • Took food and drink orders
  • Prepared orders
  • Checked on guests frequently
  • Cleared tables
  • Managed cash, check, and credit orders
  • Maintained a clean work area

Bartender

Matty Gs Steakburgers
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Making cocktails, N/A beverages, pouring beer
  • Taking care of customers at the bar and at the counter
  • Running food
  • Opening and closing the restaurant
  • Writing checks
  • Ordering for bar (alcohol, beer, mixers, paper supplies, etc.)

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Marketing

GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ
07.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Beauty and Wellness

GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ
07.2024

Certification program - Esthetics

South Western Institute of Natural Aesthetics
Tempe, AZ
10.2022

Skills

  • Order Management
  • Food Running
  • Supply Restocking
  • Guest Engagement
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Table Setting
  • Ordering Procedures
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Banquet Coordination
  • Liquor, wine, and food service
  • Professional Appearance
  • Check payment processing
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • Menu Memorization
  • Sales Techniques
  • Service prioritization
  • Relationship Management
  • Positive and professional
  • Sales expertise
  • High-volume dining
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Effective customer upselling

Certification

  • Food Handler Certification
  • Driver's License
  • Title 4 Certification

Assessments

  • Scheduling, Proficient, 10/01/22, Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts
  • Restaurant manager, Proficient, 04/01/23, Managing restaurant staff and meeting customer expectations
  • Customer service, Proficient, 01/01/21, Identifying and resolving common customer issues
  • Sales skills, Proficient, 08/01/22, Influencing and negotiating with customers
  • Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 11/01/22, Responding to customer situations with sensitivity
  • Social media, Proficient, 02/01/23, Knowledge of social media techniques and analytics interpretation
  • Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence, Proficient, 04/01/23, Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives
  • Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 10/01/22, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
  • Work motivation, Proficient, 05/01/20, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
  • Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 09/01/22, Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting
  • Bartending, Proficient, 11/01/20, Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders
  • Outside sales, Proficient, 10/01/23, Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
  • Inside sales, Proficient, 04/01/21, Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
  • Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 09/01/22, Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions
  • Retail customer service, Proficient, 09/01/22, Responding to customer situations in a retail setting
  • Marketing, Proficient, 03/01/23, Understanding a target audience and how to best communicate with them
  • Medical receptionist skills, Proficient, 10/01/22, Managing physician schedules and maintaining accurate patient records

Timeline

Server/Lead Bartender

Vintage XIV Wine Bar and Sports Lounge
03.2024 - Current

Lead Server/Lead Bartender

Timo Wine Bar
12.2022 - Current

Event Bartender

Walter Studios/ Walter Wherehouse
05.2022 - Current

Server/ Bartender

Taco Guild
01.2022 - 09.2022

Server

Little Os
01.2021 - 12.2021

Bartender

Matty Gs Steakburgers
01.2019 - 12.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Marketing

GateWay Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Beauty and Wellness

GateWay Community College

Certification program - Esthetics

South Western Institute of Natural Aesthetics
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Driver's License
  • Title 4 Certification
Melanie Smart