Rylei Tamel
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Industrious Bartender with broad experience in variety of bars and an interest in expanding into different and new industries outside of the restaurant. Remains calm and poised in fast-paced environments. Prepared to handle high-volume service situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Main Bartender
Kindred
Decatur, GA
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Ensured that all guests received prompt attention and quality service and, further, educated customers on the selection of wines and beers available.
- Talked easily with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Created drink specials and promoted them throughout the bar area.
- Developed creative cocktail recipes while, also, reinventing classic cocktails to complement new menu options.
- Introduced new seasonal and special events menu items to successfully increase monthly sales and often prepared specialty drinks to support servers.
- Managed high volume of shift customers and simultaneously assisted restaurant servers with diverse needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as stocking beer taps and liquor shelves.
- Organized bar area including setting up glassware and other supplies needed for service and maintained inventory of all bar supplies.
- Prepared garnishes for drinks such as slices of lemon, lime, orange, olives.
- Cleaned work area after each shift to maintain a safe working environment.
Server/Bartender
Local On North
Duluth, GA
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages in a timely manner.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
Bartender
Mr. Tramps Sports Pub
Austin, TX
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies, taking care of trash, etc. and completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain adequate levels of necessary supplies.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Server/Bartender
L On North
Marietta, GA
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions and maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages.
- Helped maintain organization of walk-in coolers and freezers according to health department regulations.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Restocked bar items such as beer taps, wine bottles, liquor bottles and garnishes.
- Transferred supplies and ingredients between storage and kitchen areas by hand or cart.
- Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
- Stocked service stations with ice, napkins and straws.
- Collaborated with management team on ways to improve service levels within the restaurant and worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Food Runner/Server/Service Bartender
Local On North
Duluth, GA
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Communicated with chefs regarding potential menu changes or specials for the day.
- Checked all dishes before delivering them to ensure quality standards were met while informing servers of any special dietary needs or allergies communicated by customers.
- Performed daily pre-shift side work duties such as restocking supplies, polishing silverware and kept a clean and sanitized work area throughout shift-including counter tops, floors, equipment.
- Transferred supplies and ingredients between storage and kitchen areas by hand or cart.
- Gained broad base knowledge in restaurant operations, both front-of-house and back-of-house.
Food Runner/Hostess
Mojitos
Peachtree Corners, GA
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly and verified reservations and wait times with customers.
- Assisted in preparing the restaurant for opening and closing shifts.
- Performed light cleaning duties, such as wiping down tables or sweeping floors.
- Assisted servers in bussing tables when needed during busy periods.
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff regarding customer orders.
Child Care Assistant
Cornerstone Christian Academy K-8
Norcross, GA
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Provided a safe environment for the children to play in, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety of the children and reported any issues to supervisor or parents.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly environment for the children.
- Provided assistance during departure times by helping children and their families with leaving daycare centers.
- Supervised and cared for children ages 5 to 13.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wesleyan School
Norcross, GA05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Business/Psychology
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GASkills
- Engaging Personality and Outstanding Customer Service
- Service-Oriented Mindset
- Food Service
- Payment Processing
- Beverage Preparation
- Creative Mixology and Cocktail List Development
- Extensive Spirits Knowledge
- Quality Control
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Organizational Ability
- Marketing and Sales Experience
- Maintaining a Clean and Organized Workspace
- Loading and Unloading
- Material Handling
- Heavy Lifting
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- Set Design
- Pet Sitting
- Artistic Advice
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"Though she be but little, she is fierce."
William Shakespeare, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Timeline
Main Bartender
Kindred
08.2022 - 09.2023
Server/Bartender
Local On North
03.2022 - 08.2022
Bartender
Mr. Tramps Sports Pub
09.2021 - 02.2022
Server/Bartender
L On North
09.2020 - 05.2021
Food Runner/Server/Service Bartender
Local On North
02.2018 - 09.2020
Food Runner/Hostess
Mojitos
05.2017 - 08.2017
Child Care Assistant
Cornerstone Christian Academy K-8
01.2015 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Wesleyan School
Some College (No Degree) - Business/Psychology
Georgia College And State University
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