Jason Fitch
Email: ********@**-********-********.***
Address:
City: Tampa
State: FL
Zip: 33614
Country: USA
Phone: 813-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Seeking a secure position within a well-managed company to further my career, utilize my current knowledge, while increasing my abilities in various skills and databases. Highly knowledgeable and skillful employee with years of on the job experience in various hospitality environments. Ability to follow corporate policies including beverage inventory ledger, monitoring beverage cost, and following ServeSafe guidelines.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Hillsborough Community College, Tampa FL 1/2001 to 12/2012 (Criminal Justice, Pre-Law)
High School Dipolma from ABC Bartending School, Tampa FL 1/2001 to 12/2012
Job History / Details:
Summary
Seeking a secure position within a well-managed company to further my career, utilize my current knowledge, while increasing my abilities in various skills and databases. Highly knowledgeable and skillful employee with years of on the job experience in various hospitality environments. Ability to follow corporate policies including beverage inventory ledger, monitoring beverage cost, and following ServeSafe guidelines.
Highlights
Excellent communication and guest/employee relation skills.
Flexible schedule
Congenial
Mastery of classic cocktail recipes
Friendly and enthusiastic
In-depth food and wine knowledge
High-volume dining
Bar management
Ability to handle fast-paced environment
Reliable, punctual and committed to customer service
Banquet operations and off-site catering expert
Excels at upselling
Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) Certification
ServSafe certified
Remarkable organizational and time management skills
Point of Sale (POS) system operation
Works well under pressure
Extensive hospitality background
Master of sales techniques
Team-oriented
Well groomed
Alcohol knowledge
Experience
October 2011 to Current
Rusty Pelican Restaurant Tampa, FL
Fine Dining Bartender/Server
Ensure customer satisfaction.
Assisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion.
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales.
Skillfully anticipated and addressed guests' service needs.
Assisted servers and dining room hosts and quickly responded to guests' needs.
Promoted and endorsed the company to bring in new business.
Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer.
June 2007 to October 2011
WCI Communities/Westshore Yacht Club Tampa, FL
F&B Supervisor/Bartender/Server
Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions.
Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food and beverage service standards were consistently met.
Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and staff training.
Ensured proper cleanliness was maintained in all areas of the bar and front of house.
Collaborated with the Executive Chef to analyze and approve all food and beverage selections for member events.
Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
Regularly updated computer systems with new pricing and daily beverage specials.
Counseled and disciplined staff when necessary.
Improved monthly cogs from 64 percentage to a consistent 24 - 27 percentage
Consistently obtained highest beverage sales in the corporation.
January 2007 to July 2007
Tampa Sports Services/St.Pete Times Forum/ XO VIP Club Tampa, FL
Bartender
Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.
Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards.
Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service.
Accepted payment from customers and made change as necessary.
Checked patrons' identification to ensure that they met minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Cleaned and maintained the beverage area, display cases, equipment, and order transaction area
February 2006 to June 2007
Primer Mortgage Funding Inc Tampa, FL
Loan Officer
Adhered to all federal and state compliance guidelines relative to retail mortgage lending.
Interviewed an average of 150 mortgage loan applicants per month.
Analyzed applicants' financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loan.Analyzed applicants' financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loan.
Determined appropriate rate locks, issuance of disclosures, overage and underage waivers and fee waivers.
Educated customers on the variety of loan products and available credit options.
Executed the loan origination process, including ordering credit reports, appraisals and preliminary title reports.
Provided expert financial advice on mortgage and both educational and personal loans.
May 2004 to June 2007
BCK Communications Tampa, FL
Inbound Sales Associate
Demonstrate a good understanding of Direct TV services and technology.
Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
Responded to all customer inquiries in a timely manner.
Took daily inbound calls and key-entered orders, faxes, backorders and credit memos for assigned accounts and clients.
Consistently met and exceeded department expectations for productivity and accuracy levels.
June 2003 to March 2004
Progressive Auto Insurance Tampa, FL
Customer Service Associate
Demonstrated mastery of customer service call script within specified timeframes.
Pursued continuing education and training programs to continue professional development.
Presented and clearly explained insurance policy options to clients based on their needs and goals.
Made reasonable procedure exceptions to accommodate unusual customer requests.
Provided accurate and appropriate information in response to customer inquiries.
Education
Current Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL
Associate of Science Criminal Justice, Pre-Law
2001 ABC Bartending School Tampa, FL
Responsible Vendor Training Bartending