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Sydney McDonald

Chesapeake,Virginia

Summary

Experienced and enthusiastic Server and Bartender looking for new opportunities in an high-tempo work environment. Exhibits exemplary teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills aimed at providing exceptional customer service and a memorable experience for all.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

The Barrel Room
Chesapeake, VA
02.2024 - Current
  • Maintain multiple tables and large parties effective and efficiently in a fine-dining restaurant.
  • Provide excellent service by memorizing daily specials, bourbon pours of the week, having high-knowledge of all menus, and being professional but personable with all guests.

Bartender/Server

The Bee & The Biscuit
Pungo, VA
03.2022 - 01.2024
  • Greeting guests with a smile while making waiting drinks for up to 500 people per day in busy season.
  • Create seasonal drink specials/ weekly mimosa flight flavors.
  • Multi-tasking to keep up with all servers’ drinks, as well as waiting drinks while keeping all bar guests happy with an upbeat personality in high-stress environment.
  • Communication with chefs about customer feedback.
  • Helped with all orders ensuring both bars were correctly stocked weekly.

Server/ Bartender/ Shift Supervisor (Part Time)

D’egg
Norfolk, VA
07.2017 - Current
  • Worked as a host and expo learning everything FOH and BOH.
  • Started serving at seventeen working ten-twelve table sections happily and efficiently. Became manager by the age of eighteen handling all money, shift changes, and end of day reports.

Banquet Server/ Bartender (Seasonal/ Part Time)

Red Sky Cafe & NC Coast
Duck, NC
08.2019 - Current
  • Direct setting up and arranging all tables, chairs, food stations, buffets, linens and making sure everything looks perfect for the event.
  • Provided prompt, friendly service to all guests during banquets or catered events.
  • Served beverages and appetizers to guests in an efficient manner.
  • Checked guest satisfaction levels throughout the event ensuring their needs were met promptly and courteously.

Bartender

Vino Italian Bistro
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2020 - 02.2024
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
  • FOH Shift Leader/ MOD handling all issues with a smile on my face.

Server/ Head Bartender

The Egg Bistro, Chesapeake
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2020 - 11.2022
  • Worked early morning shifts that last up to twelve hours.
  • Tend to large parties, work in multiple table sections, while being able to work service bar for entire restaurant.
  • Shift leader and head trainer for all servers at new location.
  • Won many sales, review, and gift card competitions.
  • Multi-tasking café espresso bar, a full serving bar, and creating new drink specials.

Server

The Porch on Long Creek
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided excellent service by maintaining knowledge of all food, cocktail, and wine items.
  • Managed multiple tables and delivering a high-quality dining experience while multi-tasking making sure all tables received their meals in a timely manner with beverages filled and guests always satisfied.

Skills

  • High-Volume Dining
  • Liquor, Wine and Food Service
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Specials Promotion and Upselling
  • Staff Training
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
  • Menu Memorization and Presentation
  • Punctual
  • Reliable and Trustworthy

References

Alexis Kennon | Operations Manager & Wedding Caterer | Red Sky Cafe | Duck, NC 27949 | Alexis.redskycatering@gmail.com | (252 )216-1080. 

Merique Barton | FOH Manager | The Bee & The Biscuit | Pungo, VA 23456 | meriquebarton@gmail.com | (585) 747-8718.

Phil Decker | Former Owner | D’egg Diner & West | Norfolk, VA 23508 | dLihp@aol.com | (757) 423-3447.

Timeline

Server

The Barrel Room
02.2024 - Current

Bartender/Server

The Bee & The Biscuit
03.2022 - 01.2024

Server

The Porch on Long Creek
08.2021 - 12.2021

Server/ Head Bartender

The Egg Bistro, Chesapeake
09.2020 - 11.2022

Bartender

Vino Italian Bistro
03.2020 - 02.2024

Banquet Server/ Bartender (Seasonal/ Part Time)

Red Sky Cafe & NC Coast
08.2019 - Current

Server/ Bartender/ Shift Supervisor (Part Time)

D’egg
07.2017 - Current

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