Sharon Biagiotti-Meyers

"OK" is not an acceptable term in hospitality

Calabash, NC 28467

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+1-704-***-****

Ready...each and every day

Be "sponge" type personality in all new environments. Soak in new information and retain it. Bartending/ Mixology passionate

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Server/Bartender/Shift Captain

Choplin’s Steak and Seafood - Cornelius, NC

September 2021 to October 2023

Duties: Set up Restaurant

Greet guests

Specials, tour guide through menu,, be aware of allergies Hot food hot

Cold food cold

Responsible for own bartending.

Clearing, resetting, management of other servers.

Dish washing on lunch shifts.

Bar Manager/Bartender

Hunter House and Gardens - Huntersville, NC

May 2021 to September 2021

• Responsible for maintaining Hunter House and Gardens while owners are not on premise/out of town

• Create specialty craft cocktails for the week and post on social media

• Set up, prep, clean, and breakdown Hunter House bar

• Manage cash and running tabs via Square

• Set up and keep clean outdoor venue(umbrellas, lights, tablecloths, candles, live music setup)

• Responsible for weekly inventory of wines, beers, liquor, and non-alcoholic beverages

• Maintain clean and organized storage area

• Cut fresh flowers, fresh herbs from the garden to compliment specialty craft cocktails,

• Communicate with beer and wine representatives about Bar needs

• Source food trucks for Food Truck Fridays and confirm, respond to event inquiries

• Implement and design food menu when no food trucks are scheduled

• Assisted with Indeed hiring

• Give tours of Hunter House and Gardens for possible event bookings Bartender/Server

The Great Outdoors Restaurant - High Springs, FL

January 2021 to April 2021

· Responsible for setting up and attending to inside and outside bars

· Take drink and food orders in a timely manner

· Accommodate special needs and requests

· Maintain a courteous demeanor at all times

· Contributed to craft cocktail menu

· Liquor allocation and inventory

· Accountable for end of shift monetary close out

· Knowledge of and follow food safety and sanitation practices Bartender/Server

The Fish Market Restaurant - Birmingham, AL

September 2020 to January 2021

· Responsible for greeting and seating guests

· Efficiently craft drinks to perfection

· Provide friendly and attentive service, building rapport with guests

· Communicate with guests during their entire meal, ensuring they are enjoying their dining experience

· Accountable for end of shift monetary close out

· Knowledge of and follow food safety and sanitation practices Server/New Rollout Setup Specialist/Shift Leader

The Cheesecake Factory Restaurant - Birmingham, AL June 2014 to July 2020

· Prep Restaurant for opening

· Show guests to tables

· Tour Guide vast menu

· Run food hot=hot cold=cold

· Build relationships with guests

· Knowledge of and follow food safety and sanitation practices

· Accountable for end of shift monetary close out

· Anticipate guests needs

· Shift Leader

· Guest satisfaction is #1 priority

· Check end of shift side work

Server/Expediter/Key Employee

Chuy’s Restaurant - Birmingham, AL

July 2009 to June 2014

· Prep Restaurant for opening

· Greet and make all guests feel welcome

· Show guests to tables

· Anticipate guests needs

· Food Server specialist

· Knowledge of and follow food safety and sanitation practices

· Check end of shift side work

· Accountable for end of shift monetary close out

· Allocate bartender tills

· Countdown safe, beginning and end of shift

· Collect daily monetary intake from all servers and bartenders

· Assign sections and delegate responsibilities to FOH and BOH employees Cashier/Stocker

Publix Supermarket - Birmingham, AL

August 2005 to November 2008

· Cash drawer accountability

· Greet and make all guests feel welcome

· Assist customers with large items

· Scan all items correctly

· Bag all items appropriately

· End of shift cash drawer close out

· Disperse new items to correct isles

· Align all items to company standards

· Restock all items as needed

Server/Bartender/Training Supervisor/New Hire Coordinator/Manager Brinker International (Chili’s Restaurant) - Miami, FL July 1991 to August 2003

· Prep Restaurant for opening

· Show guests to tables

· Anticipate guests needs

· Knowledge of and follow food safety and sanitation practices

· Food Server specialist

· Check end of shift side work

· Responsible for setting up and attending to bar patrons

· Liquor allocation and inventory

· Accountable for financial transactions

· Responsible for filling out new hire paperwork

· Setting up training programs for in house and new hires

· Ensure a great Guest experience

· Role model and hold Team Members accountable to operational and quality standards

· Identify root cause of issues and holding yourself accountable first, showing transparency

· Foster open communication between Team Members and Management

· Influence Team Member behaviors by championing change and restaurant initiatives

· Drive business results by utilizing Chili's systems to effectively control costs

· Follow operational systems, such as our Manager Timeline and performing quality Line Checks

· Hire, train, retain, and develop Team Members to take on larger roles

· Drive Guest engagement within the four walls of the restaurant

· Understand and practice safe food handling procedures

· Communicate and embody Chili's culture and Cultural Beliefs: Every Guest Counts, Food Perfection, Be Accountable

· Aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence at every level

· Business opening and closing responsibilities

· Check incoming food and liquor deliveries

· Development Assessment Program (DAP) required by employer Education

Associates in Finance

Belmont Abbey Catholic College - Belmont, NC

August 1982 to May 1985

High school diploma or GED

Colonial Christian - Homestead, FL

May 1978 to June 1982

Skills

• Wait Staff (10+ years)

• Mixologist/Head Bartender (8 years)

• Skill Assessment (10+ years)

• Point of Sale (10+ years)

• Customer Service (10+ years)

• Mentoring (10+ years)

• Conflict Resolution (10+ years)

• Training Coordinator (10+ years)

• Interviewing (10+ years)

• Management (10+ years)

• Problem Solving (10+ years)

• Time Management (10+ years)

• Excellent Work Ethic (10+ years)

• Food Safety (10+ years)

• Food Handling (10+ years)

• Restaurant Experience (10+ years)

• Profit & Loss (5 years)

• Serving Experience (10+ years)

• Serving (10+ years)

• Bartending (10+ years)

• Sales (10+ years)

• Math (10+ years)

• Organizational skills (10+ years)

• POS (10+ years)

• Communication skills (10+ years)

• Catering (10+ years)

• Busser

• Leadership (10+ years)

• Cooking (10+ years)

• Food Service (10+ years)

• Restaurant Management (10+ years)

• Microsoft Office (10+ years)

• Shift Management

• Kitchen Management Experience

• Food Preparation

• Strategic Planning

• Kitchen Experience

• Recruiting

• Budgeting

• Pricing

• Banquet Experience

• Host/Hostess

• Labor Cost Analysis

Languages

• English - Expert

• Spanish - Intermediate

Certifications and Licenses

Bartender License

Food Handler Certification

Driver's License

June 2021 to July 2029

Additional Information

Serve Safe

Food Handler

LBS Liquor Limitations

41 Years Hospitality Experience

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