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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Summary

Motivated, service-oriented Bartender/Server with five years restaurant experience. Extensive wine, beer and cocktail knowledge. Seeking to make impact on future bartending/server job with creative mixology skills. Works well under pressure, and always in a cheerful mood to ensure my guest have a great experience when I am taking care of them. Huge people person and very easy to get along with.

Skills
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Health codes compliance
  • Maintaining glassware stock
  • Extensive spirits knowledge
  • Safe serving knowledge
  • Suggestive selling
  • Beer, wine and soju cocktails
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Balancing the cash register
  • Employee training
  • Extensive beer knowledge
  • Cash register operation
  • Marketing and sales experience
  • Excellent judgment
  • Problem solving
  • Outgoing personality
  • Food service
  • Extensive wine knowledge
  • Organizational ability
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team building
  • Courteous
  • Maintaining a clean bar
Experience
06/2017 to Current
Bartender Chica Las Vegas, NV,
  • 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.
  • Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
  • Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
  • Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
06/2017 to Current
Server Carino's Italian Restaurant Humble, TX,
  • Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
  • Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
  • Added special garnishes and other finishing touches to improve visual impact of plates and contrast or add flavor to dishes.
  • Prepared salads and appetizers to back up kitchen staff.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
  • Discussed alternative selections with chef for guests with food allergies or gluten-free requests.
  • Restocked nonperishable and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
06/2015 to 11/2017
Host The Paradies Shops Portland, OR,
  • Supported management by helping resolving customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
  • Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and accurately estimate wait times.
  • Set up and decorated menu marketing boards with current specials information and drink features.
  • Stayed on top of server availability and table turnover to make accurate decisions about seating locations.
  • Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
  • Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
  • Answered telephone to provide establishment information and take party reservations.
  • Backed up serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for incoming guests.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
  • Notified servers after seating parties in section for prompt service.
  • Answered questions about food and order statuses for waiting customers.
  • Made special accommodations for customers by collaborating with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating.
  • Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
  • Accommodated guests with special needs, including accommodations for child seats and wheelchairs.
  • Answered customers' questions about hours, seating, current wait time and other information.
  • Greeted guests entering restaurant and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist, distributing pagers to waiting guests.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2017 to to
High School Diploma:
Richmond Hill High School - Richmond Hill, GA
GPA:
Status -
Expected in to to
Associate of Science: Dental Hygiene
Savannah Technical College - Savannah, GA
GPA:
Status -

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Richmond Hill High School
  • Savannah Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Bartender
  • Server
  • Host

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
  • Associate of Science

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