Energetic food service professional with 7 years of experience. Heavily focused on speed and efficiency while maintaining peak product quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Springhouse Brewery
Lancaster, PA
03.2024 - Current
Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
Bartender
The Pressroom Restaurant
Lancaster, PA
03.2023 - 03.2024
Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs.
Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Bartender
Harvest Seasonal Grill
LANCASTER, PA
05.2022 - 03.2023
As a bartender at Harvest, in addition to maintaining previous work habits, I: - Routinely came up with drink specials using fresh ingredients. - Broadened my knowledge of liquor, beer, & wine greatly through constant application. - Lead daily pre-shift coachings on LBW information.
Head Bartender & Server
Carrabba's Italian Grill
MECHANICSBURG, PA
04.2019 - 05.2022
As a server, I maintained previous work patterns
Following promotion to bartender, I:
- Maintained consistent knowledge of cocktail recipes & wine pairings, and prepared any beverages for the dining room & bar top.
- Managed inventory of LBW and informed management staff when orders would need to be placed.
- Managed the added intensity of a much larger seated area with ease and effective time-management.
Sales Associate
Nike
TINTON FALLS, NJ
10.2018 - 04.2019
Used sales talent to drive retail performance of my individual location.
- Positioned myself in high-volume areas to maximize rate of success.
- Used tablet-based POS system to make in-the-moment sales while on the floor.
Server & To-Go Specialist
Carrabba's Italian Grill
HOUSTON, TX
01.2018 - 09.2018
Beginning as a server, I:
- Developed a knack for describing food items from a wide menu.
- Elevated previous service habits to better suit a casual fine-dining level.
- Emphasized my sales capabilities.
- Honed problem-solving aptitude, and applied without hesitation.
- Effectively ran my section and required minimal assistance during volume.
- Learned of and adapted to strong teamwork values.
Upon cross-training to To-Go Specialist, I:
- Familiarized myself with new systems & seamlessly acted on service needs.
- Adapted to a new work pace.