Kimberly Hiatt

*** ******* **** *** *****, CA ***30 408-***-**** acyyr1@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a bartender or server position in a fine dining high volume restaurant

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Create a welcoming environment for guests providing a memorable experience

Attentive service, great memory of guests and their orders for return service

Provide genuine hospitality and knowledge of food and beverages for excellent service

Multi-tasking, energetic, friendly, excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong team player

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

HULTSS RESTAURANT, Los Gatos, CA

Bartender and Server, January 2017 Current

Extensive training in memorizing all dishes and ingredients as well as wine and custom classic handcrafted

cocktails to commit to excellent service

Stock up bar with spirits, wine, glasses, garnishes, purees, juices

Serve handcrafted cocktails to bar area, servers and banquets/private parties

Knowledge of pre-fix menus and fire process and marking table of courses and wine pairing

PALACIOS RESTAURANT, Los Gatos, CA

Head Bartender and Server, August 2016 December 2016

Recommended menu options and knowledge to facilitate guest decision making as well as excelling in upselling

Utilized knowledge of craft cocktails to serve customers and servers in a timely fashion

Trained new wait staff and bartenders as well as working diligently to assist co-workers when necessary

Followed safety, sanitation and legal policies for handling food and beverages

Organized bar, stock and a clean work area

THE BROKEN SPOKE WESTERN SALOON, San Jose, CA

Bartender, July 2015 July 2016

Mixed handcrafted classic cocktails and food in high volume in a fast paced bar

Stocked bar with glasses, ice, garnishes, liquor and other supplies

Set up special events, banquets, and private parties

EXOTICA AIRBRUSH TANNING, Los Gatos, CA

Owner, July 2004 Current

Built up over 7,000 clients

Over 100+ 5 Star Reviews on Yelp

Managed storefront of 12 years

CREDIT MANAGER, Silicon Valley, CA

Various Hi-Tech Companies, June 1986 - July 2004

Lifescan, a Johnson & Johnson Company, Milpitas, CA, May 2002 July 2004

Cisco Systems, San Jose, CA, November 1996 - April 2002

Symantec, Cupertino, CA, June 1996 - October 1996

Sun-Micro Systems, Milpitas, CA, June 1995 - June 1996

Pana-Pacific Corporation, Campbell, CA, June 1988 May 1995

Dinan, Incorporated, San Jose, CA, June 1986 June 1988

EDUCATION

Deanza College, Cupertino, CA, 1989-1991

West Valley College, San Jose, CA 1988-1989

Leland High School, San Jose, CA, Class of 1988

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