Sarita West
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Experienced bartender and server with strong POS, mixology, cash handling, and customer communication skills. Known for fast, accurate service, responsible alcohol service, and keeping guests satisfied in busy restaurant settings.
Overview
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1
Language
1
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Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
mardi gras cajun cuisine
Mesquite, Texas
09.2026 - Current
- Greeted Mardi Gras Cajun Cuisine guests and seated parties with friendly service.
- Took food and drink orders accurately for dining room and bar guests.
- Prepared cocktails, mixed drinks, and beer service following restaurant recipes.
- Delivered Cajun dishes and beverages promptly to tables and bar seating.
- Processed payments using POS system and handled cash and card transactions.
- Cleaned tables, bar areas, and service stations during busy shifts.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Cook
athenos greek cafe
Mesquite, Texas
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared grilled meats to meet customer demands for fresh food., vegetables, and pita for fast-paced athenos greek cafe service.
- Prepared Greek café menu items following athenos greek cafe recipes and kitchen standards.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain a high customer satisfaction rate.
- Monitored food temperatures and held items safe during busy athenos greek cafe shifts.
- Followed Greek café opening and closing procedures for kitchen setup and shutdown.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Bartender
Red Crab Seafood
Garland, Texas
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Greeted guests and took drink orders with friendly, timely service.
- Recommended seafood pairings and specialty drinks to support menu sales.
- Mixed cocktails, beer, and wine using Red Crab Seafood bar recipes.
- Operated POS system to ring orders and process payments accurately.
- Restocked liquor, glassware, garnishes, and bar supplies during service.
hostess activities host
punch bowl social
Dallas, Texas
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Greeted guests at the entrance, establishing a welcoming atmosphere for Punch Bowl Social experience.
- Managed waitlist and reservations, organizing seating flow for dining and entertainment areas.
- Escorted guests to tables while coordinating service needs and maintaining smooth floor operations.
- Communicated guest preferences and special requests to servers and management.
- Answered phones and communicated reservation details to host team, ensuring accurate guest management.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Monitored lobby activity, maintaining a clean and welcoming host stand area.
- Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to the attention of the manager on duty.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Mesquite High School
Mesquite, TX06-2000
Skills
- Craft cocktail preparation
- Bar service excellence
- Point of sale systems
- Cash handling
- Food safety
- Health codes compliance
- Responsible alcohol service
- Restaurant operations
- Table service
- Guest seating
- Stock management
- Customer communication
- Engaging customers
- Conflict resolution
- Professional service standards
- Age verification
Languages
sign language
Limited
Certification
- tabc
- food handlers
Timeline
Server/Bartender
mardi gras cajun cuisine
09.2026 - Current
Cook
athenos greek cafe
03.2025 - 08.2025
Bartender
Red Crab Seafood
12.2023 - 09.2024
hostess activities host
punch bowl social
02.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
North Mesquite High School