Zach Widmayer

Energetic, enthusiastic and reliable individual with 10+ years working in the hospitality and service industry, both on the floor and as a manager. Ability to work in a fast paced environment while still maintaining a high level of professionalism and accuracy. Results-driven employee with the proven ability to establish rapport with clientele and a strong resourcefulness to work independently on a task while being a valuable and effective member of a team.

Bartender/Supervisor at White Star Warren Street (2022-05 – 2025-06)

• Refined serving skills through steps of service and dedication to surpassing guest expectations
• Continued to advance beer, wine, liquor knowledge through training classes and continued education
• Handled a large section with a high turnover both at the bar and on the patio
• Developed leadership skills by earning closing shifts (shift leader) for both AM and PM service
• Developed communication and leadership skills by becoming a trainer for newly hired employees

Bartender/Server at Blacksalt Restaurant (2021-06 – 2022-03)

• Provided prompt and friendly service while educating guests on comprehensive and rotating seasonal menu
• Cross trained to be able to serve the floor and work the bar while maintaining high standards of service
• Earned closing shifts from management with closing shifts on the bar including cash handling and tip outs for the entire staff
• Contributed to consistent and record breaking growth of sales numbers in a competitive and successful restaurant group

Bartender/Server at Tune Inn Restaurant (2019-06 – 2020-03)

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• Responsible for all stages of beverage service while on the floor (both taking and making drink orders behind bar)
• Efficiently & accurately take and deliver orders in high volume setting
• Work with fellow staff to establish and maintain clear and constant communication to ensure smooth service
• Sustain a positive attitude and calm demeanor while promoting great guest experiences

Bartender at Satellite Room (2018-01 – 2019-04)

• Responsible for opening setup and closing of bar including inventory or wine/beer/spirits
• Helped develop and execute plans for successful private events and bar crawls
• Encouraging smooth service through working as a team both behind the bars and on the floor
• Earned key-holder/managing shifts with responsibility for opening/closing down of restaurant bank and closing email to owners and partners

Bartender at Harry's Saloon (2016-06 – 2017-12)

• Developed my service skills and thinking outside of the box when it comes to your guest
• Built rapport and relationships to build an already strong base of regular guests
• Responsible for drawer and all cash handling for servers as well as the bar
• Handled high volume while still working service bar seamlessly to promote a good experience for the guests at the bar and in the restaurant

Bartender at The B DC: Burger, Bourbon & Beer Bar (2015-01 – 2016-05)

• Advanced knowledge of bourbon and craft beers through tasting, research and continued education within the restaurant
• Built rapport with current guests as well as working to build business through referrals and word of mouth
• Brought strong leadership skills and continued to strengthen them through team work and accurate, friendly and efficient service
• Promoting a positive guest experience through a positive attitude and knowledgeable recommendations for food and beverage

Bachelor of Science in Business Management – Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2009-12)