Taylor Zimmer
New Milford
Summary
Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server & Bartender
Thatcher McGhees
Pompton Lakes, NJ
01.2021 - Current
- Provide full-service dining and bar service in a high-volume restaurant
- Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages efficiently and responsibly
- Manage multiple tables while maintaining attentive, friendly service
- Handle cash and card transactions accurately
- Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to ensure timely, accurate orders
Bartender
Barefoot Country Music Festival
Wildwood, NJ
01.2025 - Current
- Bartend at large-scale outdoor music festival serving high customer volume
- Mix and serve beverages quickly while maintaining quality standards
- Verify IDs and adhere to alcohol service regulations
- Maintain organized, clean bar stations in a fast-paced environment
- Deliver professional, upbeat customer interactions during peak demand
Server
Vermont Tap House
Rutland, VT
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Delivered full-service dining experience in a busy restaurant setting
- Took orders accurately and provided menu recommendations
- Monitored guest satisfaction and resolved issues promptly
- Processed payments and balanced receipts at shift end
- Supported team operations during peak service hours
Counter Service Associate
3 Chicas Mexican Cafe
Wyckoff, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Provided fast, friendly service in a busy counter-service restaurant
- Took orders, operated POS system, and handled cash transactions
- Prepared and packaged food items according to standards
- Maintained cleanliness of service areas and dining space
- Assisted with restocking and opening/closing duties
Education
No Degree - Bartending
Famous Bartending School
Wayne, NJ01-2023
Master of Arts - Special Education
Rampao College
Mahwah, NJ05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
Castleton University
Castleton, VT05-2016
Skills
- Customer satisfaction focus
- Cocktail preparation
- Point of sale systems management
- Fast-paced service management
- Skilled in prioritizing tasks
- Effective team engagement
- Effective conflict resolution
- Food and beverage safety knowledge
Certification
- On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server, Learn2Serve - 6/3/2024
- Food Handler Training Course, Learn2Serve - 6/3/2024
Timeline
Bartender
Barefoot Country Music Festival
01.2025 - Current
Server & Bartender
Thatcher McGhees
01.2021 - Current
Server
Vermont Tap House
01.2015 - 01.2017
Counter Service Associate
3 Chicas Mexican Cafe
01.2011 - 01.2015
No Degree - Bartending
Famous Bartending School
Master of Arts - Special Education
Rampao College
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
Castleton University