Outgoing server and bartender, with experience in fine dining/hotel service, offering extensive knowledge of hospitality etiquette, food preparation and superior customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
09.2021 - Current
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender/Event Server
The Ahwahnee
08.2019 - 08.2021
Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Bar Supervisor
Snow King Resort
06.2017 - 07.2019
Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
Worked with distributors to add new products to bar menu.
Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 100 customers daily.
Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
Lead Server
Anthem North Park
02.2015 - 03.2017
Trained and guided new staff members in organizational policies and processes, customer service techniques and restaurant offers
Checked meals against orders and resolved discrepancies quickly to avoid delays
Served orders efficiently to reduce guest wait times and boost restaurant productivity levels
Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of cash drawer
Server/Busser/Banquet Server
La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
04.2008 - 10.2014
Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests in a fine dining establishment.
Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards.
Inquired about guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled requests.
Food Server/ Banquets
In Good Taste Catering CO.
06.2006 - 02.2008
Apportioned and served food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
Assisted diners with seating as needed
Cleaned and prepared various foods for cooking or serving
Set tables with clean linens, condiments, and other supplies.