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SERVER/BARTENDER
Summary
Highly skilled server with 9+ yrs of experience. I am comfortable working in fast pace/ high volume establishments. Successfully at time management and problem solving under pressure. I also have great customer service skills and can take orders accurately while offering other items and up selling. I have taken and feel comfortable with parties of 2-30 by myself, and know that the guests receive everything they need/want in a timely manneror. ( i have taken parties of 80 with another server).
Skills
- Apply food handling rules. - Apply health/sanitation standards. - balance a cash register. - mix drink. - pour draft beers. - knowledge of pos systems. - prepare bills/checks. - receive payment and make accurate change. | - serve food and beverages in a restaurant or bar. - set up; clear dining area. - understand government health and food regulations. - use cash registers. - serve food &/or beverages to patrons at the bar or tables. - great communication skills. - able to problem solve in high stress environments. |
Experience
02/2020 to Current
Server/bartenderSage Hospitality Resources, Llp － North Bethesda , MD
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
- Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
- Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
- Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances.
- Prepared salads and appetizers to back up kitchen staff.
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers and maintain proper sanitation.
09/2015 to Current
ServerLive Nation Entertainment Inc － Camden , NJ
- Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
- Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
- Partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
- Restocked nonperishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
- Checked patrons' identification to monitor minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances.
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectivelyprioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers and maintain proper sanitation.
- Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
- Answered phone inquiries, scheduled and confirmed reservations.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Addressed any concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
05/2017 to 07/2019
Server/bartenderSage Hospitality Resources, Llp － Novi , MI
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
- Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances.
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
- Partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Reviewed identification for patrons before serving alcoholic drinks.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Met or exceeded sales targets on consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies and dessert mentions.
- Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as specified by patrons, consistently delivering to tables or bar without spillage.
- Addressed any concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Plated food and assessed plate presentation to maintain highest standard of food quality.
- Answered phone inquiries, scheduled and confirmed reservations.
- Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
- Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers and maintain proper sanitation.
- Greeted newly seated guests quickly and efficiently.
08/2011 to 06/2015
ServerLive Nation Entertainment Inc － Phoenix , AZ
- Addressed any concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
- Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
- Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as specified by patrons, consistently delivering to tables or bar without spillage.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Presented patrons with menus and specials promptly after seating, following up to address questions before taking orders.
- Answered phone inquiries, scheduled and confirmed reservations.
- Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations.
- Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
- Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers and maintain proper sanitation.
- Met or exceeded sales targets on consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies and dessert mentions.
- Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
- Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances.
Education and Training
06/2011
High School DiplomaNew Bedford High School － City, State
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School Attended
- New Bedford High School
Job Titles Held:
- Server/bartender
- Server
Degrees
- High School Diploma
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