Maria McCloskey
Philadelphia PA, 19148
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Summary
Experienced server/bartender with open availability for lunch and dinner services. Trained in fine dining with exceptional customer service skills and extensive knowledge of the restaurant industry. More than capable of handling high volume with the ability to multitask and not get overwhelmed. As well as being an enthusiastic server with positive work ethics, I am an experienced banquet captain, with the skills and knowledge to run my own staff and to ensure the event goes smoothly from start to finish. Responsible for making sure the staff was prepared, ready for service, informed of the event and everything was set up properly.
Highlights, training, and abilities
●Tray/Arm service
●Experience behind the bar as a barback and bartender
●Works well under pressure/high volume
●Accurately give detailed descriptions of daily specials tableside
●Skillful team leader
●Trustworthy and precise with a cash bank
●Highly responsible and reliable
●Experienced with point of sale systems (POS) as well as hand written methods
●Knowledge and understanding of food safety and overall safety in the workplace
●Been known to exceed customer expectations
●History of maintaining clean service and dining areas. Side work is important and is always done
●Passionate about servicing diners in a warm, efficient and courteous manner
●Excellent communication with customers and kitchen staff resulting in accurate order placement and execution
●Able to present wine and open bottles tableside
Education
High School Diploma
Employment History
Aug 2003 - Nov 2007 Penrose Diner
Title: Server
2016 Penrose Avenue
Philadelphia PA, 19145
Supervisor: Sam Alburuki
May 2009 - Aug 2014
Trattoria Giuseppe
Title: Head Server
Banquet Captian
Bartender
4799 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square PA, 19073
General Manager: Alex
Ferrante
Aug 2014 - Jan 2017
Pica's Italian Restaurant
Title: Server
Bartender
7803 West Chester Pike
Upper Darby PA, 19082
General Manager: Joe Vaz
Aug 2017-May 2020
Old Original Nicks Roast Beef
Title:Server
21st and Jackson Streets
South Philadelphia
General Manager: Chris Murray
References
Duran DeNaro
Business owner
Raymond Reitz
Retired
Joseph Beisler
Driver