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BARTENDER/SERVER
Summary

Efficient Server/bartender offering 8 years of experience satisfying clientele using strong interpersonal, multitasking and time management skills. Outgoing individual with expertise in smoothly delivering food to guests and turning dining tables rapidly to maximize profits. Proficient in POS system operations.

Skills
  • Liquor, wine and food service
  • Wine pairings
  • Table Bussing
  • Effective customer upselling
  • Food knowledge
  • Team player
  • Food safety understanding
  • Price memorization
  • Menu memorization
  • Dining customer service
Experience
Company Name | City, StateBartender/server07/2020 - Current
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Greeted newly seated guests quickly and efficiently.
  • Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Reviewed identification for patrons before serving alcoholic drinks.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Company Name | City, StateServer/Bartender06/2019 - 03/2020
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Designed custom private function and banquet packages for business dinners, sales presentations, club meetings, weddings and charity events.
  • Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Prepared and served cold, hot and [Type] beverages to guests.
  • Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as specified by patrons, consistently delivering to tables or bar without spillage.
Company Name | City, StateBartender10/2017 - 06/2019
  • Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
  • Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
  • Trained [Number] new bartenders to increase knowledge of drink preparation and upselling techniques.
  • Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
Company Name | City, StateServer09/2013 - 10/2017
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to beautify table.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as specified by patrons, consistently delivering to tables or bar without spillage.
Education and Training
Hempstead High School | City, StateWorking On GED
Nassau Community College | City, StateWorking On GED
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Hempstead High School
  • Nassau Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Bartender/server
  • Server/Bartender
  • Bartender
  • Server

Degrees

  • Working On GED
    Working On GED

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