bar server resume example with 6+ years of experience
Motivated [Job Title] successful with multitasking in fast-paced environments. Bringing skills to support team and customer needs with fast, high-quality dining assistance. Proficient in keeping tables clear, floors clean and supplies stocked. Good relationship-building and time management abilities.
Motivated Barback knowledgeable about safe food handling, cleaning standards and restocking procedures. Always looking to learn more about wine, liquor and mixed drinks in order to better serve customers.
Dedicated to customer satisfaction, cleanliness and supply management. Highly productive and diligent with excellent conflict management and problem-solving abilities. ServSafe Certified.
High-energy professional multitasks well to meet customer desires and business needs in high-volume environments. Experienced with POS systems, money handling and responsible alcohol service.
History of going above and beyond job requirements to meet changing demands. Well-organized and knowledgeable team player with a solid background in food and beverage services.
Efficient Waiter with extensive knowledge of [Area of expertise] service and [Type] establishments. Successful at upselling specials and beverages with proven history of handling over [Number] tables at once. Effective collaborator and multitasker.
Energetic [Job Title] bringing [Number] year background in service industry. Talent in fostering repeat business through advanced interpersonal skills. Recognized for physical coordination and strong memory.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
- Glass washing
- Ice restocking
- Supply replenishment
- Clearing tables
- Effective customer upselling
- Price memorization
- Menu knowledge
- Food safety understanding
- Dish preparation
- Menu memorization
- Special dietary requirements
- Liquor, wine and food service
- Table Bussing
- Service prioritization
- High-volume dining
- Wine pairings
- Quality control
- Table setting arrangements
- Facility Cleaning
- Dining customer service
- Point of Sale (POS) system operations
- Relationship management
- Check payment processing
- Cleaned establishment, printed sales reports, counted cash drawers, and took inventory to prepare bar for next shift.
- Performed general cashiering duties and collected on tabs.
- Managed intoxicated guests and followed alcohol awareness procedures.
- Removed, washed and polished empty glasses, took plates to kitchen and discarded trash.
- Maintained spotless, well-stocked bar organized and ready for customer demands.
- Took food and drinks to bar and table customers.
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Studied bartenders to learn recipes for different mixed cocktails.
- Maintained adherence to client-event requirements through delegation, prioritizing and management of production phases from concept to execution.
- Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues.
- Attended and participated in industry events.
- Assessed event success and identified improvement areas through client feedback.
- Maintained retail store presentation by overseeing merchandise replenishment, customer courtesy and inquiry response.
- Motivated employees to share ideas and feedback.
- Represented integrity and professionalism in business, serving as mentor and role model to staff.
- Managed daily operations, client relations and IT.
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take party reservations.
- Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
- Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
- Collaborated with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate customers.
- Notified server after seating parties in section to facilitate prompt service.
- Cleaned and restocked counter areas, replenished cash drawer and checked server supplies to facilitate operations.
- Supported management by resolving customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
- Performed walked throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise serving and bussing staff of specific guest needs.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Escorted guests to seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
- Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
- Developed long-term relationships with customers to increase opportunities for repeat business.
- Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
- Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to seat guests quickly.
- Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
- Directed customers to bar area in high-traffic times to maintain satisfaction and increase drink sales.
- Tracked seated guests and available seating using [System].
- Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
- Helped to plan and execute parties for more than [Number] guests, coordinating menus and preparing tables.
- Engaged pleasantly with patrons and delivered information on beverage specials to encourage positive dining experience.
- Collected reservation information and communicated updates to guests via mobile device or in-person.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Valencia College
Job Titles Held:
- Bar Server
- Event Operations
- Host
Degrees
- Associate of Arts
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