Server - D'Amicos The Continental - 1205 3rd street south Naples, FL 34102
(2016-01 - 2016-08)
- Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products.
- Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering telephones, bussing tables and running food.
- Guided guests through menus while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages and ingredients, including wine and drink pairings.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously.
- Assertively upsold alcoholic beverages, appetizers and desserts.
- Assisted co-workers whenever possible.
- Moved and arranged tables, chairs and place settings and organized seating for groups with special needs.
Server - D'Amicos The Continental - 1205 3rd street south Naples, FL 34102
(2017-10)
- Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products.
- Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering telephones, bussing tables and running food.
- Guided guests through menus while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages and ingredients, including wine and drink pairings.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously.
- Assertively upsold alcoholic beverages, appetizers and desserts.
- Assisted co-workers whenever possible.
- Moved and arranged tables, chairs and place settings and organized seating for groups with special needs.
Sommelier/Bartender - The Barn at Blackberry Farm - 1471 W Millers Cove Rd. Walland, TN 37886
(2016-08 - 2017-10)
3 time James Beard Award winning restaurant with 2nd biggest wine list in the U.S. Consistently rated as one of the top 3 resorts in North America
- Worked the floor selling some of the rarest wines in the world and setting up custom wine pairings for guests, setting up wine pairings for nightly 7 course tasting menu
- Maintaining inventory of 150,000 bottles on property, and receiving and stocking new shipments
- Setting up and executing custom wine and whiskey tastings
- Setting up and breaking down satellite bars for events all over the property
Server - Tommy Bahamas - 1220 3rd street south Naples, FL 34102
(2013-10 - 2016-06)
- Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Routinely cleaned work areas, glassware and silverware throughout each shift.
- Bussed, cleared, cleaned and set tables in a quiet and efficient manner.
- Received frequent customer compliments for going above and beyond normal duties.
- Assisted co-workers whenever possible.
- Delivered quality service by providing a warm and welcoming environment.
- Stocked and maintained cleanliness of stations.
- Served beverages, breads and butter and replenished items as necessary.
Mate/ Jet Ski Guide - Sebago Watersports - 205 Elizabeth street, Key West, FL
(2014-05 - 2015-09)
- Assisted guests on and off boats.
- Sized and set guests up with equipment.
- Guided snorkel trips and jet ski tours.
- Served drinks and food including alcoholic beverages.
- Loaded and unloaded all gear for boats.
- Maintained boats and jet skis (minor maintenance)
- Administered First Aid when needed
Bartender/ Bar Manager - Treetanic Bar - Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras
(2012-01 - 2013-07)
- Greeted guests in a timely and professional manner.
- Waited on multiple customers at the bar and throughout the bar area.
- Ensured liquor was secured at the end of shifts.
- Managed bar revenues and accounting, also ensuring that all patrons were billed and all cash properly accounted for.
- Inventoried and restocked items.
- Handled promotions and entertainment booking.
Divemaster/ Scuba Dive Instructor - Altons Dive Center - Utila, Bay Island, Honduras
(2010-08 - 2013-07)
- Provided Scuba instruction at Alton's while developing and mentoring new scuba divers.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and a strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Led inexperienced divers on tours of the reef while adhering to strict company safety standards.
- Helped set-up and breakdown boats before and after trips.
- Helped maintain and repair boats and Scuba gear.
Server - Cafe and Bar Lurcat - 494 5th avenue south, Naples, FL 34102
(2007-01 - 2010-05)
- Provided friendly and attentive service.
- Learn and study wines from award winning wine list.
- Give full menu tours with wine pairings.
- Resolved guest complaints quickly and efficiently.
- Assertively upsold alcoholic beverages, appetizers and desserts.
