Ashley Johnson
Actively Seeking immediate employment in a Front of House Full Service restaurant
environment, with bartending serving and management experience. Ocala, FL 34475
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Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Server
Texas Roadhouse - Ocala, FL
July 2022 to March 2024
EMPLOY
Provided Legendary service to every guest enhancing their experience by upselling menu items tailored to their liking
Communicated efficiently with expo and teammates to ensure steps of service and any guest needs we're met
Kept my own bank and accurately handled all cash and card transactions Used aloha point of sales system
Efficiently managed order accuracy and customer satisfaction at Texas Roadhouse Excelled in providing personalized service significantly enhancing guest dining experience Achieved top salesperson of 2023 by generating over $203K a sales at Texas Roadhouse.
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Bartender/Server
Beef O' Brady's Ocala West - Ocala, FL
January 2021 to September 2021
My position consistently required 12 hour shifts open to close every weekend behind the bar, as a constant fill in whenever required. During my time there I also worked many shifts on the floor as well. I was the top mixologist and was able to grow through this experience Server/Bartender
Pasta Faire - Belleview, FL
January 2021 to May 2021
At pasta faire, I was a server and you are your own bartender at this establishment. My responsibilities included maintain a clean work environment, various side work, proper cash handling, closing the restaurant down at the end of the night and providing excellent guest service while focusing on sales and being anticipatory of all your guests needs. The job also included a knowledge and mastery of bartending skills and being able to accurately pour drinks as well as responsible alcohol service. I am food handler safety certified with the state of Florida, as requirement to be completed whilst working at pasta faire this certification is valid for all Florida restaurants and statewide food service through May 22nd 2024. Bartender/Server
Darden Restaurants - Ocala, FL
November 2014 to January 2021
I have worked at the Olive Garden for the last 5 and a half years as a bartender, server, and foh certified trainer. It is my role to provide 100 percent guest delight through steps of friendly and prompt service in a full service dining atmosphere. It has also been my responsibility to pour and serve alcoholic beverages by recipe and ensure responsible alcohol service both to bar guests and for all servers dine in guests. I am trained in both opening and closing bar procedures. I also have been responsible for maintaining both a till and own bank. As a certified trainer I have assisted in the onboarding of new employees and leading through the corporate training process.
Shift Manager
Florida Bells, LLC. - Ocala, FL
August 2012 to November 2014
I was promoted to shift manager during my time at the kfc, taco bell, pizza hut 3 in one yumm brand restaurants. I worked as a key holding shift manager where I was responsible for opening and closing the restaurant, running full shifts, and building up a goal oriented smooth running crew and bringing quality service and food to guests alike. I was responsible for daily inventory, bank deposits, and meeting and exceeding the goals and standards set by my General Manager in accordance with our franchisers standards.
Server
Bob Evans Farms - Ocala, FL
August 2009 to July 2012
I served at the Bob Evans Ocala West. I was responsible for friendly and quality service to dine in guests. I was scheduled as a five night per week closer. I was responsible not only for wowing my guests being my BEST, but ensuring all fellow servers sidework was completed and closing down properly, precisely holding cleaning standards high for myself and coworkers and to be prepared for our next business day. Education
Associate in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Santa Fe College - Gainesville, FL
August 2007 to May 2009
High school diploma in IB Program
Vanguard High School - Ocala, FL
August 2003 to May 2007
Skills
• Bartending
• Cash Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Restaurant Management
• Serving Experience
• Food Safety
• Shift Management
• Management
• Upselling
• POS
• Food Service
• Leadership
• Guest Services
• Catering
• Banquet Experience
• Busser
• Host/Hostess
• Sales
• Aloha POS
• Inventory Control
• Retail Sales
• Food Preparation
Certifications and Licenses
I have been food safety certified in a management position in the past
(SERVESAFE) and am currently certified for foh food service in the state of Florida
Present
Food Handler Certification
Assessments
Bartending — Proficient
June 2020
Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders
Full results: Proficient
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