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Skills
  • High-volume dining
  • Wine pairings
  • Menu memorization
  • POS system proficiency
  • Effective customer upselling
  • Dining customer service
  • Food running
  • Hors d'oeuvres service
  • ABC regulations
  • Price memorization
  • Patron satisfaction
  • Safe food handling
  • Bartending proficiency
  • Accurate cash handling
  • Sales Techniques
Education and Training
05/1989High School Diploma: Warren Central High SchoolIndianapolis, IN
05/1991Cosmetology Certificate: CosmetologyAcademy Of Hair CareIndianapolis, IN
Certifications
  • Licensed [Job Title] - [Year]
  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Year]
COCKTAIL SERVER
Summary

Happy and energetic ,humble andcontagious smile ..I am an experienced clean cut and attractive Bartender/ Cocktail and dining room server for 20 plus years . Mixologist and wine expert .. Professional and reliable .Expert on customer service , repeat customers, and high volume fast paced atmospheres .Capable of inventory counts , ordering , receiving and stocking product . Advanced menu knowledge and menu presentation. Clean and organized work area and team player .. Experience in management and training knew employees. Able to review organize and interview new applicants .Skilled at bar and ding room set up and break down .. Ambitious very strong hard worker conducts in a positive professional manner .. Capable of meeting o wners set goals and expectations ... Love a challenge and learning new ideas ... Wide range of alcohol and food knowledge . Addiction free and trustworthy .. Looking for part time and / or full time employment as I continue my education . As an asset for any company I re-assure no regrets ...Please and Thankyou for reading my resume .

Experience
Texas Roadhouse - Cocktail ServerIndianapolis, IN10/2016 - 01/2019
  • Suggested cocktail choices based on customer preference, daily specials and inventory availability.
  • Checked identification prior to serving.
  • Created rapport with new and returning patrons to foster guest satisfaction.
  • Recommended and served alcoholic beverages to patrons during high-volume shifts.
  • Cleaned tables after service, quickly resetting supplies to maintain restaurant and service flow.
  • Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Biaggi's - Fine Dining ServerCarmel, IN05/2012 - 03/2016
  • Matched wines with menu items and guest preferences.
  • Maintained smooth and efficient flow of guests into and out of assigned sections.
  • Picked up food in the kitchen and delivered to guests according to established protocols.
  • Prepared tables, rolled silverware and expertly polished glassware for optimal presentation.
  • Trained in wine and liquor service in order to provide full and positive experiences to guests.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume customers per day at Fine establishment.
Captain taverns - Festival BartenderDaytona Beach, FL02/2011 - 12/2012
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • 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.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
  • Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
  • Trained all new bartenders to increase knowledge of drink preparation and upselling techniques.
O'Charleys - Lead Bartender /ManagerIndianapolis, IN08/1996 - 06/2011
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Established and created training programs to enhance employee knowledge of best practices, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted inventory counts by assessing current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles at all times.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy customers, effectively diffusing situations.
  • Automated office operations, managed client correspondence and tracked records.
  • Leveraged market knowledge and leadership ability to help drive profit increases.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Directed schedule of weekly projects and anticipated timelines for milestones and completion dates.
Accomplishments

High records of perfect shoppers reports

Two times winner of bartender of the year in home state ..

Goal oriented project organizer

Wine and alcohol license expertees

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Texas Roadhouse
  • Biaggi's
  • Captain taverns
  • O'Charleys

School Attended

  • Warren Central High School
  • Academy Of Hair Care

Job Titles Held:

  • Cocktail Server
  • Fine Dining Server
  • Festival Bartender
  • Lead Bartender /Manager

Degrees

  • High School Diploma :
    Cosmetology Certificate : Cosmetology

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