2017 Its Italia, Half Moon Bay, CA -Bartender and Food Server
- Ensured that all guests felt welcome and were given responsive, professional, and gracious service at all times.
- Built rapport with guests, offered tastings, and delivered drinks quickly.
- Coached junior servers in hospitality training associates on best practices to up-sell merchandise and reduce returns and exchanges.
- Suggested specific wine pairings depending on customers' food orders.
- Collaborated with other sommeliers to name, taste and classify house wines.
2016 Pasta Moon, Half Moon Bay, CA - Fine Dining Bartender
- Assessed customer needs and preferences to make appropriate beverage and food recommendations.
- Made every drink served and developed a strong knowledge of the food menu and upsell additional products.
- Recorded accurate orders, managed cash/credit card payments, and maintained inventory of beverage selection.
- Establish rapport with guests, cater to all requests, and resolve service issues in a timely manner.
2015 Beachhouse, Half Moon Bay, CA -Corporate Catering Events
- Promote hotel service, and facilities and anticipate guests' needs to promote higher guest satisfaction.
- Assist with making the function space visually appealing and presenting the menu offering for the event.
- Deliver/retrieve guests' plates, leftovers, utensils, etc. with etiquette and poise.
- Assist with set-up and breakdown of banquet event rooms.
2015 Miramar Restaurant , Half Moon Bay, CA - Bartender and Food Server
- Prepared beverages, cocktails, and wine orders.
- Maintained a clean and well stocked bar.
- Complied with all liquor laws, health regulations, and company policies.
- Collect and process payments from guests using the Point Of Sale system.
- Performed all side duties such as cleaning, garnish preparation, stocking.
2014 Oceano Hotel, Half Moon Bay, CA-Lobby Bartender and Wedding Bartender
- Maintain an awareness of all functions, events, and meetings taking place at any given time in hotel.
- lead the banquet beverage team by example in all aspects of service.
- Adhere to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the quests and to control costs.
2012-2018 Fit Fitness, Half Moon Bay, CA -Front Desk Operations
- Welcomed guest, provided answers to questions, and anticipated guests' service needs.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Recognized by management for providing excellent customer service