Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
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Paige Talania

Austin

Summary

Highly skilled hospitality professional with over six years of experience in upscale casual dining, specializing in both front-of-house service and bartending. Known for delivering outstanding guest experiences, training and mentoring new team members, and supporting shift leadership. Strong knowledge of whiskey, craft cocktails, and food pairings. Adept at thriving in fast-paced, high-volume environments while maintaining a polished, guest-focused approach.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
Round Rock
01.2025 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced bar environment.
  • Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
  • Articulated and marketed a diverse selection of over 200 whiskeys.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.

Lead Server Trainer

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
Round Rock
09.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline food delivery processes.
  • Supervised team of servers to ensure smooth dining operations.
  • Trained new staff on menu items and service protocols.
  • Implemented service standards to enhance guest experience consistently.
  • Managed opening and closing duties to facilitate restaurant operations.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Worked with management to coordinate special functions and events.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.

Server

Oasthouse Kitchen and Bar
Cedar Park
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Delivered exceptional service to enhance guest dining experiences.
  • Upsold menu items to maximize guest satisfaction and restaurant revenue.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.

Education

Associate of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design

Collin County Community College
Plano, TX
06-2021

Skills

  • Mixology techniques
  • Cocktail presentation
  • Customer relationship management
  • Upselling strategies
  • Communication skills
  • Adaptability
  • Safe food handling procedures
  • Menu memorization

Affiliations

  • I am passionate about art and art history
  • I love to read (I'm reading 'No Longer Human' right now and it's really good)

Certification

  • TABC
  • Food Handlers

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bartender

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
01.2025 - Current

Lead Server Trainer

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
09.2022 - Current

Server

Oasthouse Kitchen and Bar
04.2021 - 08.2022

Associate of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design

Collin County Community College

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