Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience in serving and bartending, excelling in high-volume environments, and wine service. Proven ability to provide genuine connections while delivering exceptional guest service. Skilled and dedicated to ensure guest satisfaction and loyalty in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Blackfish at Tulalip Resort Casino
Marysville, WA
03.2022 - Current
Gained fine dining experience, with knowledge of seafood and steak entrées, and an extensive wine selection.
I obtained proper knowledge of wine service, plate settings, and cooking methods to achieve guest satisfaction.
Performed opening and closing duties, including restocking supplies.
Created and served craft cocktails while simultaneously providing hospitable service.
Recommended food and drinks to guests based on preferences, pairings, and special promotions.
Effectively multitasked within a fast-paced environment.
My first year, I started as a server and was eventually trained as a bartender, alternating between both until the end of my employment.
I was able to thoroughly understand the food and beverage menus to accommodate every guest's needs.
I opened and closed the restaurant on a consistent basis.
I excelled at multitasking by concurrently taking orders, making cocktails, and servicing areas that needed attention.
I kept myself informed about daily specials, new menu items, and promotions.
Prioritized tasks and communicated efficiently with kitchen staff, hosts, and co-workers to ensure guest satisfaction in a high-volume environment.
Trained new employees to perform duties.
Delivered outstanding service to large number of daily patrons.
BOH and FOH
Panda Express
Arlington, WA
08.2017 - 08.2019
Managed and executed daily opening and closing tasks as the lead cook at Panda Express.
Handled front-end operations, including taking orders, serving food, and processing payments.
Prepared nutritious, flavorful, and visually appealing meals.
Prepared sauces, vegetables, and meats for upcoming shifts.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Customer Service Representative
The Pottery Nook Art Studio
Smokey Point, WA
02.2013 - 06.2017
Improved product knowledge on a continuous basis to provide optimal service and achieve sales quotas.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable, friendly service.
Maintained a high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.
Maintained customer loyalty by delivering fast, friendly, and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
My other job responsibilities consisted of cashiering, taking daily inventory, janitorial work, some accounting, answering phones, scheduling, making deliveries, running errands, and opening and closing the store.