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Rachael Morgan

Server/Bartender
Poulsbo,WA
Rachael Morgan

Summary

Highly organized and personable seasoned Food and Beverage Server with experience providing exceptional customer service in establishments ranging from casual cafes to the fine-dining restaurant. Dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction by remaining accessible and friendly. Exceptional interpersonal and team building skills with an aptitude for building rapport with a diverse range of customers, managers, and peers. Thorough knowledge of menu offerings, including gourmet food, spirits and wine pairings. Skilled at anticipating, identifying and fulfilling guest needs and clarifying special orders. Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

That's A Some Italian Restaurant
Poulsbo, WA

Server
06.1998 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.

Los Cabos Bar And Grill, Mexican Bar & Grill
Poulsbo, WA

Bartender
06.2012 - 11.2014

Job overview

  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

The Four Swallows Restaurant
Bainbridge Island, WA

Server/Bartender
01.2014 - 10.2014

Job overview

  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
  • Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.

Zucca Restaurant and Bar, Fine Italian Dining
Bend, OR

Assistant FOH Manager · Bartender
01.2007 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.

Bella Cucina Restaurant, Fine Italian Cuisine
Bend, OR

Server · Bartender
01.2006 - 01.2007

Job overview

  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.

Education

Seattle Central
Seattle

Associate of Arts from Pre-Nursing
09.2001

University Overview


  • Dean's List throughout attendence
  • Presidents List all years attended
  • Phi Theta Kappa Member

Academy Northwest
Poulsbo

High School Diploma
09.1999

University Overview

Graduated one year early

  • Honor Roll Student throughout attendance
  • 4.0 GPA

Skills

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Timeline

Server/Bartender

The Four Swallows Restaurant
01.2014 - 10.2014

Bartender

Los Cabos Bar And Grill, Mexican Bar & Grill
06.2012 - 11.2014

Assistant FOH Manager · Bartender

Zucca Restaurant and Bar, Fine Italian Dining
01.2007 - 01.2008

Server · Bartender

Bella Cucina Restaurant, Fine Italian Cuisine
01.2006 - 01.2007

Seattle Central

Associate of Arts from Pre-Nursing
09.2001

Academy Northwest

High School Diploma
09.1999

Server

That's A Some Italian Restaurant
06.1998 - 11.2021
Rachael MorganServer/Bartender