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Zoe Lemelman

New York

Summary

Diligent Server and Bartender with solid background in providing exceptional customer service in high-paced environments. Effectively managed tables and collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and satisfied patrons. Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail, ensuring seamless dining experience. Created strong bonds with customers to keep them coming back.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Teacher

A Fine Dance Studio
09.2017 - Current
  • Worked with children ages 2-18 as well as their parents to give them the best dance education, possible while also teaching them confidence and basic life skills.
  • Helped with scheduling and checking people into classes behind the desk.
  • Sanitized regularly, cleaning the floors, mirrors, bathrooms, etc.
  • Substituted classes when fellow teachers could not come in, and always ready to lend a helping hand.

Bartender/Server

Gigino Trattoria Restaurant
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.

Server

Harrys Side Bar
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Quickly developed relationships with customers, and maintained positivity while servicing up to 7 tables during prime-time hours
  • Made sure that the kitchen staff was taken care of and heard. The kitchen-to-floor relationship is crucial in building a strong restaurant.
  • Established menu knowledge, and built rapport with customers to achieve an average order size 10% over target.
  • Work events: Ex: work events, new years parties, etc.
  • Began bartender training.

Server

Biltmore Bar and Grill
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Kept a clean workspace, and a lively work environment for fellow staff and customers.
  • Worked events, ex. Drag Brunch, birthday parties
  • Assisted coworkers in rush-hour periods by taking extra customer orders and bringing out prepared dishes

Host/Food Runner

Biltmore Bar and Grill
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Greeted 100+ diners per shift, answered questions about wait time, and provided casual conversation
  • Ran food and provided a helping hand wherever I was needed. Whether that was rolling silverware for servers, grabbing ice for the bar, or making salads for the chefs.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Commercial Dance

Pace University
New York, NY
05.2025

Skills

  • Collaborative
  • Adaptable
  • Personable
  • Lively
  • Fast-Learner
  • Optimistic

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Gigino Trattoria Restaurant
05.2023 - 01.2024

Server

Harrys Side Bar
08.2022 - 05.2023

Server

Biltmore Bar and Grill
06.2020 - 08.2022

Host/Food Runner

Biltmore Bar and Grill
05.2019 - 05.2020

Dance Teacher

A Fine Dance Studio
09.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Commercial Dance

Pace University

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