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Anthony Graham

Shelby

Summary

Dynamic and engaging professional with extensive experience in customer service at Applebee's Grill + Bar. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through strong multitasking and effective communication. Skilled in crafting high-quality cocktails and upselling menu items, driving revenue growth while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Highly reliable team player dedicated to excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Applebee's Grill + Bar
04.2023 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.

Cook

Fatz Cafe
12.2020 - 05.2023
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

Line Leader

Milliken
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
  • Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
  • Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
  • Trained new hires on company policies, safety procedures, equipment operation, and other essential tasks required for their role as Line Leader.
  • Boosted employee morale, recognizing individual achievements and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.

Servera

Applebee's Bar and Grill
12.2018 - 07.2019
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Cook/Drive-Thru Cashier

McDonald's Restaurant
03.2015 - 02.2017

I was a cook, I ran drive thru, I did the front and cleaning.

  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.

Education

RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL
Richmond Hill, GA

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Outgoing personality
  • Engaging personality

Timeline

Bartender

Applebee's Grill + Bar
04.2023 - Current

Cook

Fatz Cafe
12.2020 - 05.2023

Line Leader

Milliken
09.2019 - 10.2020

Servera

Applebee's Bar and Grill
12.2018 - 07.2019

Cook/Drive-Thru Cashier

McDonald's Restaurant
03.2015 - 02.2017

RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL
Anthony Graham