Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Sal and Mookie's New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint
Madison
2023.09 - 2025.05
Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
Waitress Trainer
Sal and Mookie's New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint
Madison
2021.01 - 2025.05
Provided guidance to new waiters in learning the menu items and their ingredients.
Selected and assigned instructors to conduct training.
Assistant General Manager
Sal and Mookie's New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint
Madison
2020.08 - 2025.05
Assisted in overseeing daily operations of the company, including managing staff, coordinating schedules, and ensuring efficient workflow.
Collaborated with the general manager to develop and implement strategic plans to improve business performance and achieve organizational goals.
Played a key role in recruiting, training, and mentoring new employees to ensure a high-performing team.
Managed inventory levels to optimize stock availability while minimizing excess inventory costs.
Conducted regular performance evaluations of staff members to provide constructive feedback for professional development purposes.
Cashier
Chick-fil-A
Brandon
2020.01 - 2020.08
Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Restaurant Hostess
Bravo! Italian Restaurant & Bar
Jackson
2018.11 - 2019.11
Cleaned and restocked counter areas, replenished cash drawer and checked server supplies to facilitate operations.
Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
Tracked seated guests and available seating using computer-based and mobile reservation software.