Summary
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Work History
Education
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Ross Bashinski

Summary

Proven in enhancing customer experiences and sales, I bring expertise in food and beverage pairings and a knack for building strong customer relationships. Trained entire staff for a new location, demonstrating exceptional leadership and communication skills. Flexible and thrives under pressure, I am committed to exceeding service expectations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Trainer

CB&Potts at Collindale
06.2021 - 04.2024
  • Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with trainees to drive successful learning outcomes.
  • Instructed servers on proper techniques for taking orders, serving food and providing customer service.
  • Utilized effective communication techniques to support server learning and comprehension.

Server and Bartender

Union Bar And Soda Fountain
02.2018 - 03.2021
  • Helped set up the restaurant and prepare for the grand opening.
  • Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.

Bartender and Server

Blue Agave Grill
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • Performed opening and closing duties including setting up server stations and bar, preparing batches of margaritas, cutting fruit, etc.
  • Provided exceptional service to guests through menu and pairing knowledge.
  • Trained new staff members including the entire staff for the Denver location.

Bartender

The Lost Cajun
11.2015 - 06.2016
  • Helped prepare and open the restaurant for their debut in Fort Collins.
  • Greeted customers, made and served cocktails, beer, and food.
  • Helped run drinks and food to tables.

Server

Crown Pub
12.2013 - 11.2015

Education

Real Estate License -

VanEd Colorado
08.2019

High School Diploma -

Camdenton High School
Camdenton, MO
05.2007

Skills

  • Sales expertise
  • TIPS Certified
  • Food and beverage pairings
  • Hardworking and self-sufficient
  • Flexible with scheduling
  • Works well under pressure
  • Food/alcohol handling knowledge
  • Strong customer relationship builder
  • Great work ethic and multitasker

References

Kevin Sheesley, Owner, CB & Potts at Collindale

(970) 222-1400

Andrew Ricci, former co-worker at Crown Pub

(970) 821-6000

Ryan Houdek , Owner, Union Bar and Soda Fountain

(970) 222-4984

Chris Curtis , former General Manager, Blue Agave

(720) 323-5940

Haakon Curry , former General Manager, Crown Pub

(970) 779-0368

Timeline

Server/Trainer

CB&Potts at Collindale
06.2021 - 04.2024

Server and Bartender

Union Bar And Soda Fountain
02.2018 - 03.2021

Bartender and Server

Blue Agave Grill
05.2016 - 06.2017

Bartender

The Lost Cajun
11.2015 - 06.2016

Server

Crown Pub
12.2013 - 11.2015

Real Estate License -

VanEd Colorado

High School Diploma -

Camdenton High School
Ross Bashinski