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High-End Fine Dining

Location:
Dallas, TX
Posted:
September 21, 2025

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Resume:

KaLynn Smith

Skilled server Fine dining experience Event & basic bartending

skills looking to expand and grow behind bar

Dallas Tx

432-***-****

******.*******@*****.***

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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