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BAR SERVER
Summary

Responsible Bartender and server, skilled at making custom drinks and maximizing business revenues with top-notch service. Work well with team members to meet all customer needs in fast-paced environments. Good money handling, problem-solving and time management abilities.

Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Outgoing personality
  • Price memorization
  • Courteous and professional demeanor
  • Problem solving
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • Menu memorization
Experience
Bar ServerThe Coney Island | Indiana, PA | September 2019 - December 2019
  • Managed inventory of dining room products, including condiments, linens and flatware.
  • Restocked condiments and drink station supplies to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Carried dirty dishes to kitchen to keep dining areas clean and promote efficiency.
  • Applied proactive and resourceful nature to create pleasant guest experiences.
  • Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
  • Executed cash transactions quickly and accurately.
  • Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Proactively assessed customer needs and provided beverage refills, condiments and other services.
  • Suggested additional items and offered samples of weekly promotional items to increase store sales.
  • Delivered trays and bags to patrons and assisted with collecting items such as drinks, utensils and condiments.
  • Monitored customer movements and quickly cleared empty tables for future customers.
Bartender and WaitressThe Windber Hotel | Windber, Pennsylvania | September 2017 - September 2019
  • Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
  • Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
  • Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and kept work areas stocked to maintain workflow efficiently.
  • Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed for purchase of alcohol.
  • Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
  • Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, providing pleasant dining experience to customers and smoothing process for wait staff.
  • Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
  • Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts to boost performance of serving staff.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Addressed any concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Attended to new customers quickly to inquire about drinks and start off dining experience with prompt beverage service.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Discussed alternative selections with chef for guests with food allergies or gluten-free requests.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Checked order accuracy and food quality before delivering to customers.
CashierMcdonalds | Indiana, PA | July 2015 - July 2017
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
  • Reacted calmly and efficiently in emergency situations, closely following protocols and maintaining productivity.
  • Handled escalated customer complaints to provide full resolutions and promote loyalty.
  • Assisted management with monthly inventory control and weekly stock ordering.
Education and Training
Some College (No Degree): BiochemistryUniversity of Arizona | Tempe, AZ
Some College (No Degree): Biochemistry University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown | Johnstown, PA
High School DiplomaIndiana Area Senior High School | | Indiana, PA | June 2017
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • The Coney Island
  • The Windber Hotel
  • Mcdonalds

School Attended

  • University of Arizona
  • University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown
  • Indiana Area Senior High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Bar Server
  • Bartender and Waitress
  • Cashier

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree) : Biochemistry
    Some College (No Degree) : Biochemistry
    High School Diploma

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