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Bartender

Zachery Simmons

Spokane Valley,WA

Summary

Dynamic and highly reliable professional with extensive experience in customer service and beverage preparation at Davenport Grand Hotel. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through creative mixology and strong multitasking skills. Recognized for effective teamwork and maintaining compliance with health codes, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for guests.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Bar Tender

Davenport Grand Hotel
06.2021 - 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, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintain and continue knowledge of beverages from classic to new trends.

Beverage Merchandiser

Swire Coca-Cola
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Maintained stocking, rotating, and location changes of products per each store needs.
  • Collaborates with salesman and staff for displays and new product releases.
  • Responsible for specific route and keeping a timely schedule from store to store.

Department Manager of Homelines

Walmart
04.2019 - 02.2020
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.

Chef/Dietary Manager

Gaurdian Angel Homes and Memory Care
06.2015 - 04.2019
  • Oversaw dietary department and day to day operations.
  • Maintained staff and scheduling.
  • Menu development per diet.
  • Menu development per holidays and special events.
  • Collaborated operations with nursing and Certifies Dietician.
  • Responsible for cooking and serving.

Line Cook

Cedars Floating Restaurant
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.

Education

Assoiates In Applied Arts - Culinary

Art Institute of Seattle
Seattle, WA
09.2008

High School Diploma -

Lander Valley High School
Lander, WY
05.2004

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Menu memorization
  • Food service
  • Beverage preparation
  • Drink preparation techniques
  • Classic cocktails
  • Health codes compliance
  • Creative mixology

Timeline

Bar Tender

Davenport Grand Hotel
06.2021 - Current

Beverage Merchandiser

Swire Coca-Cola
03.2020 - 06.2021

Department Manager of Homelines

Walmart
04.2019 - 02.2020

Chef/Dietary Manager

Gaurdian Angel Homes and Memory Care
06.2015 - 04.2019

Line Cook

Cedars Floating Restaurant
06.2014 - 06.2015

Assoiates In Applied Arts - Culinary

Art Institute of Seattle

High School Diploma -

Lander Valley High School
Zachery Simmons