Customer Service Culinary Arts

[TanDavia Berrian ]

[Hartford CT ] [860-***-****] [***********@*****.*** ]

Objective

Reliable Culinary Arts graduate with completed one-on-one bartender training. Brings strong hospitality, food service, and customer interaction skills. Passionate about providing memorable guest experiences and excited to grow as a bartender in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Certifications

● TIPS Alcohol Certification

● ServSafe Food Protection Manager

● CPR & First Aid Certified

● Allergen Awareness Certification

● Culinary Arts Student of the Month – April 2024

Bartender Training

Catalina’s Cocktails – One-on-One Bartender Training Completed – 10+ Hours of Instruction

● Trained directly with a certified instructor in a personalized setting

● Learned bar setup, cocktail mixing, sanitation, and closing procedures

● Practiced customer service, upselling, hospitality, and bar flow techniques

● Gained confidence in working with bar tools and making classic cocktails Professional Experience

Culinary Arts Intern – New Haven Job Corps Center

New Haven, CT 2023 – 2024

● Catered refreshments for campus and community events

● Maintained sanitary, well-stocked, and organized kitchen spaces

● Assisted with prep and service for business functions Sous Chef / Kitchen Assistant – Cafeteria Service

New Haven, CT 2023 – 2024

● Prepared meals and served 160+ students and staff daily

● Operated dishwashing station and followed food safety guidelines

● Supported head chef and executed prep orders

Event Culinary Team Member

New Haven, CT 2023

● Prepped, cooked, and served for events with 10–30 guests

● Collaborated with team to ensure smooth and timely service

● Adapted to buffet and table-service settings

Skills

● Bartending foundations and cocktail execution

● Bar setup, breakdown, and cleanliness

● Customer service and upselling strategies

● Fast-paced service experience

● Knife skills, measurements, and plating

● Teamwork and communication

● Dining room etiquette and professionalism

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