Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Rebecca Edwardsen

Shrewsbury,MA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Shibley's At The Pier
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 simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Hostess

Shibley's At The Pier
06.2022 - Current
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.

Hostess

Depot Street Tavern
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.

Assistant Bakery Manager

Freshwater Cafe
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Taught specialized skills, methods and techniques and delegated assignments to bakery associates to maximize department productivity and profits.
  • Managed department inventories by tracking sales and ordering product and supplies to meet customer demands, drive sales and reach company gross profit goals.
  • Supervised baking and general production to drive sales and monitor overhead expenses.
  • Inspected, checked and monitored baking products and supplies to guarantee freshness.
  • Enforced company safety, cleanliness and sanitation policies by maintaining effective housekeeping standards.
  • Developed and implemented merchandising plans and maintained pricing and production knowledge to meet financial goals.
  • Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.

Sales Associate

Old Navy
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Education

Nursing

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame Academy
Worcester, MA
05.2022

Skills

  • Food Service
  • Health Codes Compliance
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Basic Accounting
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Food Preparation
  • Payment Processing
  • Menu Memorization

Timeline

Bartender

Shibley's At The Pier
05.2023 - Current

Hostess

Shibley's At The Pier
06.2022 - Current

Hostess

Depot Street Tavern
12.2021 - 06.2022

Assistant Bakery Manager

Freshwater Cafe
04.2021 - 08.2021

Sales Associate

Old Navy
11.2020 - 03.2021

Nursing

Quinnipiac University

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame Academy
Rebecca Edwardsen