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Tyler Mata

San Luis Obispo,CA

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Sidecar Cocktail Co., Oceanpoint Ranch, SLO Brewery, and The Carrisa, excelling in roles that demand both hard skills like safe food handling and soft skills such as relationship building. Demonstrated ability to enhance sales through strategic upselling and improve customer experience, contributing to repeat business. Proven track record in problem detection and resolution, ensuring seamless operations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sever/Bartender

Oceanpoint Ranch
09.2021 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Communicating order details to the kitchen staff
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

Server/Bartender

The Carissa/SLO Brewery
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.

Server/Barback

SideCar Cocktail Co.
02.2019 - 03.2020

As a Barback for Sidecar I learned many skills, I was in charge of,

  • Keeping bartenders station clean, organized and glasses spotless.
  • Restocked ice, liquors and beer.

In front of house I bussed/served,

  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tehachapi High School
Tehachapi, CA
06.2017

Skills

  • Problem Detection and Resolution
  • Relationship Building
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Table Setting and Bussing
  • Customer Relations
  • Cash handling
  • High volume dining
  • Strong work ethic
  • Guest engagement
  • Strong multitasking
  • Menu memorization

Timeline

Sever/Bartender

Oceanpoint Ranch
09.2021 - Current

Server/Bartender

The Carissa/SLO Brewery
09.2021 - 01.2022

Server/Barback

SideCar Cocktail Co.
02.2019 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Tehachapi High School
Tyler Mata