Lead bartender / Food and beverage Director (2024-12 – Present)
- Responsible for hiring waiters and bartenders.
- Responsible for training new staff members, ensure new workers are properly equipped to handle guest experience.
- Responsible for coordination between front and back of house staff.
- Responsible for creating new cocktails and ensuring the success of the bar program.
- Responsible for updated new menu items in the toast system and also create new menus.
- Ensure labor costs stay at a minimum while ensuring guest experience is taken care of.
- Responsible for maintaining quality of service and creating ambiance through lighting and music.
- Responsible for coordinating special events.
Coaxial Technician at Global J-A Enterprises LLC/Optium (2021-01-23 – 2023-07)
- Assisted with inspection, installations and repairs of cable, internet, phone service and via wireless, coaxial and DSL connections.
- Provided customers a comprehensive breakdown of different service packages.
- Demonstrated effective use of cable cutters, signal testing and wire toning.
- Solved technical issues remotely and addressed inquiries.
- Able to climb ladders, reach overheaded, and kneel for long periods of time.
- Able to work in different environments- houses, offices, retail and construction.
Restaurant Waiter / Bartender / Banquet Captain at Topping Rose House (2018-07-19 – 2023-02-12)
- Quickly develop relationships with customers, and maintain positivity while serving up to more than one table during prime-time hours.
- Improved average check size 22% during tenure by learning best practices from senior servers and management staff.
- Learned contemporary knowledge of the menu and specials of the day to proactively recommend appetizers and entrees courses to diners.
- Delivered prompt, accurate service while simultaneously assisting bartenders on an as-needed basis.
- Assisted other workers to achieve maximum efficiency during peak attendance time.
- Assisted in event preparation, also organizing staff and making sure events are executed as requested by clients.
Restaurant Waiter / Bartender at Baron's Cove (Cape May) (2018-09 – 2019-05)
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer.
- Answer customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
- Accurately recorded orders and partnered with team members to serve food and beverage that exceeded guests expectations.
Construction Laborer at Wright & Company (2019-02 – 2019-05)
- Assisted skilled workers with different construction projects in all phases of finishing carpentry.
- Clean all construction areas to avoid hazards and decreasing accidents.
- Worked with a team group and painted walls, exteriors and interior of buildings and furniture using bushes, rollers and spray guns.
Bartender at Southampton Publick House (2022-05 – 2024-11)
- Make specialty cocktails with consistency and timely manner.
- Maintain a clean bar environment.
- Ensure guests are in a warm and welcome environment.
