Knowledgeable, well-rounded restaurant worker with 10+ years' experience. Proficient in scheduling, money handling and multitasking. Excels working alone or with a team to provide excellent service in fast paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender I Cook
Middle Ground Grill
08.2023 - 11.2024
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Assisted with staff training, for both bar and kitchen employee's.
Followed
Prepared food items following recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Bartender
The Craic Irish Pub
03.2023 - 08.2023
High volume and fast paced service.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Increased customer base by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
Bartender I Server
110 Grill
03.2021 - 02.2023
Opened and closed restaurant in various roles
Educated guests on daily specials emphasizing entire menu
Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment
Shift Manager I Bartender I Cook
Bertucci's Corporation
02.2016 - 03.2020
Established goals for employees for personal growth
Cross-trained in every store role including management
Used steps of service to provide a great experience for guests
Server I Bartender
Rustic Kitchen Restaurant
05.2018 - 06.2019
Operated Touch Bistro terminals to input orders
Promoted desserts, appetizers, up-sells, and specialty drinks to optimize sales
Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service
Bartender
T.K.O. Shea's
03.2017 - 10.2017
Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests
Up-sold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales
Stayed up to date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards
Server
La Paloma Mexican Restaurant
01.2014 - 08.2015
Performed walked throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction
Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions, as well as food and beverage recommendations
Calculated charges issued table checks and collected payments from customers (no P.O.S System)
Line Cook I Prep Cook
The Lodge Bar and Grill
05.2011 - 02.2015
Made all meals in accordance with company standards and requirements
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity
Server
The Red Parrot Restaurant
05.2014 - 11.2014
Worked outside in all kind of weather conditions
Assisted tourists with information of the surrounding area
Up-sold customers and optimized table-turns to average sales revenue over $2,000.00