Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Work Availability
Quote
Timeline
Generic
Mykenzie Cox

Mykenzie Cox

Bartender/Server
Chicago,IL

Summary

A charismatic , and ambitious people person with strong communication skills. Have had a lot of sales experience that allow to hone, and tailor the skills necessary to excel. Generate positive responses from clients. Bartender/Server with 3+ years of experience. Committed to surpassing customer expectations for service efficiency and quality. Fast learner who quickly adapts to new work systems and food and beverage menus. Well-versed in local and state alcohol laws. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

President

Anti-Social Hospitality
Chicago, IL
11.2022 - Current
  • Connect people with exceptional experiences and provides extraordinary service to each and every member and guest
  • Network of relationships in the hospitality, travel, entertainment, real estate and fashion industries
  • Negotiated with establishment owners
  • Organized publicity for events, including flyers and posters
  • Online/Social Media promotion
  • Sell VIP tables
  • Maintained guest list
  • Increased attendance.

On Call Banquet Server/Bartender

Ecc food services
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - Current
  • On call bartender for weddings and banquets
  • Served over 700 guests with prompt, efficient, friendly and quality service at all times
  • Consistently kept bar and work areas clean and sanitary In compliance with bar standards and local state and federal laws
  • Quickly mixed a variety of simple and complex cocktails
  • Assisted with setup and teardown for 60+ functions, including 20 weddings and 25 corporate events

Key achievements:

  • Commended 5x by employer for friendliness and efficiency.

Bartender/Server

Napoli's Pizza
Woodstock, IL
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Provide the perfect service experience for restaurant patrons
  • Adhere to timing standards for products and services
  • Look for ways to consolidate service and increase table turns
  • Serve customers in an accommodating manner
  • Apply positive suggestive sales approach to guide guests
  • Pre-bus tables; maintain table cleanliness, bus tables, remove dirty plates
  • Provide responsible service of alcoholic beverages
  • Must follow all cash handling policies and procedures

Key achievements:

  • Increased bar revenue by 5% by inventing a new cocktail recipe.

Server/Bartender

Wings Ect
Crystal Lake, IL
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Take and prepare food and drink orders for customers of this hotel bar-restaurant
  • Welcome guests and provide food and drink menus
  • Collaborate with barbacks and other team members to keep facility clean, organized, and well stocked
  • Process customer payments quickly and accurately
  • Praised for high efficiency supporting operations at this popular local pub
  • Stocked and restocked beverages, garnishes, and glassware and silverware as needed

Key achievements:

  • Was told by owner, “Everybody likes you because you’re so cheerful.”

Server

The Village Squire
Crystal Lake, IL
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Serve food and drink orders
  • Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems
  • Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area
  • Deliver checks and collect bill payments
  • Meet with restaurant staff to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations (e.g
  • Parties)
  • Follow all relevant health department regulations
  • Provide excellent customer service to guests

Key achievements:

  • Maintained 99% customer satisfaction rating for 12 months in a row.

Sever/Bartender

Chili's
McHenry, IL
03.2018 - 01.2021
  • Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g
  • About portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)
  • Inform customers about the day’s specials
  • Up-sell additional products when appropriate
  • Take accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software,order slips or by memorization
  • Check customers’ IDs to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
  • Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and patrons
  • Assessing bar customers’ needs and preferences and making recommendations

Key Achievement:

  • Developed a system for efficient table turnover during peak hours resulting in increased customer satisfaction scores by 10%.

Education

Associate's degree - undefined

McHenry County College
08.2021 - Current

Skills

Customer Service

Restaurant Experience (8 years)Serving Experience (5 years)Banquet Experience (2 years)Food Preparation (8 years)POS (2 years)Customer service (8 years)

High Volume Service

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Fine Dining

Wine Service

Certification

Food Handlers Training - 360training

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse

Quote

I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage

Timeline

Food Handlers Training - 360training

05-2023

Basset - 360training

05-2023

President

Anti-Social Hospitality
11.2022 - Current

Server/Bartender

Wings Ect
01.2022 - 08.2022

Server

The Village Squire
12.2021 - 05.2022

Associate's degree - undefined

McHenry County College
08.2021 - Current

Bartender/Server

Napoli's Pizza
05.2021 - 09.2022

On Call Banquet Server/Bartender

Ecc food services
08.2020 - Current

Sever/Bartender

Chili's
03.2018 - 01.2021
Mykenzie CoxBartender/Server