Support Operations High School

SYLVIA M. ROMERO

** ******’s Cove Court, Galloway, NJ 08205

828-***-**** • **********@*****.***

Objective

To leverage over 30 years of experience in high-volume restaurant and bar service to deliver exceptional guest experiences and support operations excellence as a dedicated bartender.

Experience

Smithville Hospitality – Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern, Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Bartender May 2013 – Present

Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, and craft beers in a busy tavern averaging 200+ covers per shift.

Train and mentor new bartenders on service standards, POS operations, and drink recipe consistency.

Manage inventory of spirits, mixers, and bar supplies; coordinate orders and vendor relations.

Collaborate with kitchen staff to optimize pairing recommendations and menu specials.

LA Nutrition, Pembroke Pines, FL

Manager January 2013 – May 2013

Oversaw daily operations of sports nutrition café, supervised a team of 10 servers and baristas.

Implemented scheduling and payroll processes, achieving a 15% reduction in labor costs.

Vincenzo’s Ristorante & Piano Bar, Asheville, NC

Bartender January 2010 – December 2012

Crafted specialty cocktails and provided front-of-house leadership during live entertainment events.

Flying Frog Cafè, Asheville, NC

Bartender August 2009 – January 2010

Delivered personalized service and monitored bar area for compliance with safety regulations.

Old Europe Bistro & Z Lounge, Asheville, NC

Bartender & Bar Manager June 2006 – February 2009

Managed bar staff scheduling and inventory while bartending during peak evening hours.

Cap’s on the Water, St. Augustine, FL

Server, Shift Leader & Bartender October 2002 – May 2006

Kissing Cuzzins, Clearwater, FL

Server August 2000 – September 2002

Education

Atlantic Cape Community College, Mays Landing, NJ

Associate of Arts in Psychology, Expected May 2025

President’s List, Spring 2025

Stockton University, Pomona, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Expected May 2027 (Accepted Fall 2025)

National Council for Strength & Fitness

Personal Training Certification

Holy Spirit High School, Absecon, NJ

High School Diploma, Graduated 1994

Skills

High-volume bartending & table service

POS systems (Micros, Toast, Aloha)

Inventory management & ordering

Staff training & leadership

Excellent interpersonal & communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

References

Professor Madeline Barrows, Psychology Professor, Atlantic Cape Community College 609-***-**** x5607

Bridget Palmer, Current Manager, Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern 609-***-****

Joy Romero, Attorney & Sister-in-law 267-***-****

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