April Mahoney

As a full-time server and bartender my duties included setting up the restaurant for the days shift, preparing desserts, upselling wine and cocktails. Presenting various evening specials and drinks. I also took and prepared to go's and many large parties.

Server/Bartender at Bella Vie (2019-08 – 2026-05)

As a full-time server and bartender my duties included setting up the restaurant for the days shift, preparing desserts, upselling wine and cocktails. Presenting various evening specials and drinks. I also took and prepared to go's and many large parties.

Server at 5 and Diner (2016-10 – 2019-07)

• Provide guests with a great dining experience through menu knowledge, suggestions and fulfilling their needs
• Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take to-go orders, and by greeting and seating
• Establishing familiar relationships with our regular diners and making them feel at home
• Working as a team with my co-workers, treating the entire diner as a whole
• Continual work throughout shift, pre-bussing, expediting, checking on guests and cashiering

Server at The Feedbag (2013-10 – 2016-09)

• Serving food in a fast paced environment, aided in management part time, and trained new hires
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure and for long and extended hours
• Escort guests to their tables and ensures they are settled comfortably
• Present the menu to guests, guiding them through their order and inform them on the daily specials
• Prepared alcoholic beverages and specialty drinks

Server/Bartender at Sam's Cafe (2006-10 – 2010-08)

• Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail
• Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws
• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks
• Accommodated large private banquets and parties of groups over 50
• Daily and weekly inventory as well as ordering stock and promotional drinks

Server at 5 and Diner (2005-10 – 2007-10)

• Take orders from guests for food and beverages
• Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
• Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request
• Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests
• Training new hires, creating daily specials, and coordinating special events

Server/Bartender at Chevy's (2002-11 – 2005-10)

• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from guests
• Preparing cocktails, specialty drinks and non-alcoholic beverages
• Serving food and desserts to guests in the cocktail dining area
• Maintaining stock for the bar and weekly inventory
• Scheduled regularly for special engagements and group parties

High School Diploma in Drama and Psychology – Westwood High School (1992-08 – 1995-05)