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BARTENDER
Summary
To thrive in the service industry, accomplish all of my duties efficiently,being a positive asset to my employer while providing vibrant service to clients.
Highlights
  • Taking orders with precision
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operation
  • Works well under pressure
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Extensive hospitality background
  • Trained in liquor, wine and food service
  • Food and beverage specialist
  • Upbeat, outgoing and positive
  • Mathematical aptitude
  • Food ingredients expert
  • Master of sales techniques
  • Food safety understanding
Accomplishments
Generated a 30% increase in wine sales while working at Onyx longe DTLA, due to bar and wine experience in Northern California. I also often made appropriate food-pairing suggestions to guests.
Experience
Bartender
April 2014 to December 2014Logan's, the Bar - Lakeport, CA
  • I opened and managed the bar during the day 2 times a week.
  • I worked as a supporting bartender the remaining 3 nights of my schedule.
  • I was attentive to my customers by being quick to serve while caring about how they wanted their drinks made.
  • I kept a clean and tidy work area, stocked my bar, cut appropriate garnishes and cleaned the restrooms and floors on slow days.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists according to set standards. Quickly and thoroughly swept and mopped floors, removed trash and cleaned and stocked restrooms. Hand-washed dishes and glassware thoroughly. Cleaned dishes with detergent and rinsing and sanitizing chemicals in the 3-compartment sink. Provided high quality service.
Server
February 2013 to December 2013Hostess*Bar| Park Place - Lakeport, CA
  • On shifts as a Hostess, I immediately sat patrons in their preferred seating section if possible.
  • I also took reservations.
  • As a server I went over our daily specials and wine specials.
  • I precisely took down their orders.
  • I always seized to up sale when the opportunity arose.
  • Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner. Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales. Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests. Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested. Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests. Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages. Accurately recorded orders and partnered with team members to serve food and beverages that exceeded guests' expectations. Effectively used items in stock to decrease waste and profit loss. Demonstrated awareness of liability issues and the law by confirming legal drinking age and discontinuing service to intoxicated guests. Correctly calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments. Correctly calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments. Prepared the buffet and salad bar for dinner service. Continually kept carpets and floor clear of debris. Maintained a professional tone of voice and words at all times, including during peak rush hours. Promoted and endorsed the company to bring in new business. Greeted guests and communicated about wait time. Maximized table turns and rotated seating for maximum guest satisfaction. Provided high quality service. Stocked and maintained silverware, linen and condiments. Maintained an accurate wait list.
Server
May 2012 to December 2014Taqueria La Mexicana - Lakeport, CA
  • Opening the restaurant and clearing out the left over dishes from the night before.
  • Being the only server in a constant full house I had to take a rapid approach in how I took orders and served plates.
  • Multitasking was an asset I gained when I incorporated managing to go orders and being the sole waitress in the restaurant.
Server, Cocktail Waitress
March 2015 to September 2015Onyx Lounge - Los Angeles, caAssisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion. Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods. Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests. Supported other areas of the restaurant as necessary, such as setup, cleanup, prep work and equipment maintenance. Consistently delivered exceptional customer service by quickly and efficiently clearing restaurant tables. Diligently cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, food bins, dry storage racks and chemical storage room. Completed opening and closing checklists according to set standards. Welcomed and acknowledge all guests in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Routinely checked menus to verify they were current, clean and wrinkle-free. Guided guests through the dining rooms and provided needed assistance. Politely answered phones promptly and recorded and confirmed reservations. Skillfully anticipated and addressed guests' service needs. Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards. Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service.
Education
Spencer Pilates, certificate of completion (Instructor) : 2014College of the Redwoods - Eureka, CA.GPA: GPA: 2.9GPA: 2.9
High School Diploma : General Ed./Communications, 2008Browning Academy La Verkin UT - La Verkin, UT, United States
3.0 Coursework in GPA
General Ed./Communications
Spencer Pilates, 2014National Exercise Sports Association - Lakeport, CA, USA
Coursework in Pilates
Coursework in Business Management and Operations
Coursework in Exercise science 
Coursework in Kinesiology 
Skills
approach, Communication skills, customer satisfaction, customer service, fast, Instructor, managing, Multi-tasking, Multitasking, operating systems, Organization skills, POS, quick, sales, sat
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Logan's, the Bar
  • Hostess*Bar| Park Place
  • Taqueria La Mexicana
  • Onyx Lounge

School Attended

  • College of the Redwoods
  • Browning Academy La Verkin UT
  • National Exercise Sports Association

Job Titles Held:

  • Bartender
  • Server
  • Server, Cocktail Waitress

Degrees

  • Spencer Pilates, certificate of completion (Instructor) : 2014
    High School Diploma : General Ed./Communications , 2008
    Spencer Pilates , 2014

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