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Overview
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Paul Kelsey

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. Dependable server successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Our Moms
05.2023 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Handled fourteen barstools and five tables as well as taking phone calls for the restaurant and taking care of to go orders

Server

Our Moms
05.2023 - Current
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Host

Our Moms
05.2023 - Current
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.

Pool Technician

Bart Keller LLC
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Cleaned swimming pools and tested water to pinpoint chemical supplements needed for optimum water chemistry and sustained cleanliness
  • Repaired and installed motors, vacuums and filters, replacing parts approaching failure point after consulting customers
  • Assisted in building and installing above-ground pools and cleaned and maintained hot tubs and Jacuzzi's
  • Inspected, cleaned and maintained company vehicles, cleaning and servicing equipment and work areas
  • Performed upkeep and maintenance of mechanical rooms
  • Resolved guest concerns through positive interaction and application of issue resolution procedures

Education

High School Diploma -

Catholic High School
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Political Science

Baton Rouge College

Skills

  • Taking Precise Measurements
  • Following Safety Practices
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Component Repairs
  • Construction Knowledge
  • Microsoft Office
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Good Work Ethic
  • People Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Basic Math
  • Problem Resolution
  • Computer Skills
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Food Service
  • Menu Memorization
  • Beverage Preparation
  • New Hire Training
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Highly Reliable

Certification

Barcard

Timeline

Bartender

Our Moms
05.2023 - Current

Server

Our Moms
05.2023 - Current

Host

Our Moms
05.2023 - Current

Pool Technician

Bart Keller LLC
05.2022 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Catholic High School

Some College (No Degree) - Political Science

Baton Rouge College
Paul Kelsey