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
