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Sophie Cummings

Long Beach,CA

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Parkers Lighthouse
09.2024 - Current
  • Organizes bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels, to meets expected customer demands.
  • Serves high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Keeps bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Upsells menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Remains knowledgeable and up to date on daily specials, menu updates, and seasonal changes to both the beverage and food selection.


Bartender/Server

Broadway Pizza and Grill
01.2022 - 10.2024
  • Worked in a fast paced restaurant and bar, often managing the entire front of house working alone.
  • Learned to manage serving, bartending, and expediting takeout orders, all simultaneously.
  • Was responsible for training new hires.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Bartender

Portside Long Beach
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Prepared and served an extensive selection of cocktails (both classic and specialty), a rotating selection of draft beers, and wine.
  • Helped create new drinks for the cocktail menu.
  • Kept a clean and well stocked bar with hand washed and polished glassware and sterilized equipment.

Server

Sura
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

Skills

  • Certified safe beverage server and safe food handler
  • Skilled server and bartender with seven years of experience working front of house and over ten years in total restaurant experience
  • Highly proficient in using a variety of POS systems, including “Toast”, with the ability to process transactions, handle payments, end of day procedures, and troubleshooting
  • Able to memorize large menus very quickly with a special interest and love for learning about cuisines from all over the world
  • Prioritizes excellent customer service, as well as being a valued member of a team by completing side work, always being ready to help coworkers, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment
  • Able to maintain a clear head, always staying friendly, approachable, detail oriented, and calm in very high stress situations
  • Aware and vigilantly respectful of ABC regulations
  • Able to anticipate guests needs, and upsell
  • Experienced in training new hires
  • Experienced in managing large parties and placing reservations
  • Skilled with a chef's knife and highly proficient in preparing garnishes

Timeline

Bartender

Parkers Lighthouse
09.2024 - Current

Bartender/Server

Broadway Pizza and Grill
01.2022 - 10.2024

Server

Sura
03.2021 - 08.2021

Bartender

Portside Long Beach
10.2020 - 01.2022

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