waitress bartender resume example with 2+ years of experience
Jessica Claire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Summary
Energetic Waitress with 3 years of experience meeting customer demands by efficiently taking and serving orders and answering menu questions. Expertise managing over 10 tables at once with perfect accuracy and efficiency. Offering fantastic memorization abilities paired with first-rate people skills.
Skills
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Experience
05/2023 to Current
Waitress/Bartender Regal Cinemas Corporation – Bowie, MD,
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Presented food and beverages to guests at tables.
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Relayed orders to service bar and kitchen via point-of-sale register system.
- Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
10/2021 to 12/2023
Private Event Bartender Private Companies – City, STATE,
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs.
06/2022 to 10/2022
Waitress Fire And Oak Wood Burning Kitchen – City, STATE,
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Presented food and beverages to guests at tables.
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
- Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
- Relayed orders to service bar and kitchen via point-of-sale register system.
- 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.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2019 to
Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science / Nutrition
Mercy College - Dobbs Ferry, NY
Mercy College - Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Mercy College
Job Titles Held:
- Waitress/Bartender
- Private Event Bartender
- Waitress
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science
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