High-End Fine Dining
Resume:
KaLynn Smith
Skilled server Fine dining experience Event & basic bartending
skills looking to expand and grow behind bar
Dallas Tx
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EXPERIENCE
Hillstone Restaurant Group, Dallas — Server
March 2024- present
Providing high-end, consistent, and organized fine dining service. Focused in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, known for quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
Diana Raine Events, Waco- Austin Tx — Wedding /
Event Bartender
August 2019- 2023 (Seasonal)
Provided mobile bartending services to elevate wedding celebrations, with customized drinks and fun friendly service. Handling everything from setup to cleanup, ensuring a seamless and worry-free experience for the couples and their guests. Worked closely with clients to craft unique cocktail menus and deliver a friendly, engaging, and memorable bar experience for their special day.
Hill Junior College, Hillsboro Tx— Assistant softball coach
August 2022- May 2024
Strength coordinator, fitness leader, recruiter. Encouraged the development of psychological, social, and mental skills necessary for student athletes to be successful in the classroom, on the field, and in their future endeavors. Scheduling practices, team bonding, and networking with other schools around the country.
Granny’s Shaved Ice, Temple Tx- Server
July 2018 - August 2023 (seasonal)
Helped create, promote, and run a small business food trailer with family friends, that has now grown into a successful brick and mortar business today. Networked and connected with locals on a daily basis to keep a consistent income of regulars. On the front lines- taking orders, recommending allergy sensitive, or newly updated menu options, calculate order totals and process payments, open up an online portal to receive reviews and critiques. Transferring money from the business location to the bank safely. Contributed to the social media page for the business by taking photos, responding to questions, and posting updates Skills & Qualities
Ability to provide exceptional and
attentive service in high-volume,
sophisticated environments
High-end hospitality, guest relations,
conflict resolution
Keeps composure under pressure
Clear communication, teamwork, active
listening, fast paced
Basic bartending knowledge, ability to
get cocktails out in a timely manner
Eager to learn and coachable
Moves with efficiency and completes
tasks in timely manners
Event service etiquette
Can demonstrate expert-level
knowledge of menu items, ingredients,
and preparation methods, to
confidently answer guest questions
and accommodate dietary restrictions
Can successfully guide guests through
the dining experience in a timely
manner -while being graceful and
non-distruptive.
Comfortable with POS system and
processing payments
Proactively tends to and anticipates
guest needs by observing dining cues
Adherence to elevated service
standards and restaurant procedures.
Certifications
Up to date TABC + food handlers CPR
certified Texas Childcare Cert.
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