Bottle Service Cocktail Server

ASHLEY JACKSON

Bronx, NY ***** 917-***-****) ***************@*****.***

Objective: To work in an environment that will utilize my communication and social skills as well as build positive community relationships.

EDUCATION

State University of New York – University at Albany (SUNY), Albany, NY 12222

Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Mass Communications

Minor Field of Study: Africana Studies

Graduation: May 2017

Transferred from: Delaware State University, Dover, DE 19901 - Fall’ 2015 semester

High School: The Young Women’s Leadership School, New York, NY 10029

Graduation Date: June 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE

LeGrande Lounge - New York, NY 10019

Cocktail Server/Bottle Service

November 2022- May 2023

- Greet and meet guests of The Times hotel

- Accommodate and serve guests on a daily basis with complimentary wine and cheese happy hour

- Have basic knowledge on spirits, liquors and cordials

- Serve and escort reservation guests as well as walk in clients to designated seating

- Provide high volume welcoming hospitality and customer service

- Utilize and perform transactions via Micros POS system

Mixx Cruise - New York, NY 10010

Cocktail Server/Bottle Service

April 2019- Current (seasonal)

Escort patrons/clients to VIP sections upon boarding

Have knowledge of party’s reservation guest lists per event

Set up VIP sections depending on actual reserved party bottle service packages

Meet and service all clients boarding at all times

Ideally communicate with promoters on specialized setting arrangements per themed party event as well as bottle service seating

Collect payment via POS System (SevenRooms) & (Apple Square)

Ophelia Lounge NYC - New York, NY 10017

Cocktail Server/Server

October 2019- March 2020

Maintain reservations from high end clientele

Service guests at bar setting as well as table seating and provide exceptional hospitality and attention to the guests needs.

Cater cocktail beverages and entrees from menu by request of guests.

Show Palace NYC - Long Island City, NY 11101

Waitress/Bottle Service/ VIP Host

August 2018-March 2019

Meet and greet VIP patrons on a regularly basis.

Promote bottle pricings and packages for large VIP section guests

Serve and cater cuisines to guests upon their request

Deliver requested bottles to section with positive uplifting energy

Make sure guests enjoy their time well spent

The DL Lounge - New York, NY 10002

Bottle Service/Bartender/Cocktail Server December 2017-June 2018

Meet and greet VIP patrons on a regularly basis.

Promote bottle pricings and packages for large VIP section guests

Deliver requested bottles to sections with grace, excitement and high leveled energy

POS system usage to manage transactions

FSS-STAFFING – New York, NY 10036

Bartender/Server: December 2015 – January 2017

Cater to high end cliental gigs, where bartenders, servers and hostess are booked based on levels of hospitality performance.

Organize, lead and promote special cuisines, desserts and cocktails for specific occasions/holidays

Solely focused on upselling materials for the New York Athletic Club’s New Year’s Eve private banquet for club members only.

THERAPY WINE BAR – Brooklyn, NY 11233

Bartender/Server/Host

July 2015 – August 2017

In a fast paced environment greet and served patrons and promote social themed gatherings within the local neighborhood.

Assist with planning and hosting private events.

Demonstrating and selling merchandise in indoor and outdoor areas

Providing important information about different cocktail products to guests.

Approaching guests and engaging them into conversation

Working independently and/or as part of a large team of bartenders/food prep

Cash handling – both manually and using computerized IPads

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Certificate of Completion of an Approved Class Room on Premises Alcohol Training Awareness Program – 04/22/19 license furnished upon request)

- School: 1-800-BARTEND 360 7th Ave New York, NY 10001

Inducted into the National Honor Society for Leadership and Success at Delaware State University (April, 2014)

- Fashion & Beauty Influencer

REFERENCES: Furnished upon request

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