Nathan Himelstein
Old Greenwich,CT
Summary
Friendly professional experienced in high-volume environments and knowledgeable about different drink options. Versed in safe drink service and applicable laws. Dependable worker with flexible schedule and attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Wait Staff Member
Tequila Escape
Stamford, CT
08.2023 - Current
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Described drink flavors and taste profiles to customers to help with ordering decisions.
- Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Complied with health department regulations regarding sanitation standards when handling food items.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Prepared tables by setting up linens, silverware and glassware.
- Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested.
Education
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CTSkills
- Mixology
- Bar restocking
- Basic accounting
- Health codes compliance
- Safe service compliance
- Bar equipment use
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bartender/Wait Staff Member
Tequila Escape
08.2023 - Current
Norwalk Community College
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