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Catherine Petrescue

Scarborough,ON

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in the hospitality sector, notably at MOLON LAVE TAVERNA. Excelled in mixology and safe service compliance, enhancing customer satisfaction and adhering to health codes. Proven track record in improving service delivery, managing high-volume events, and cultivating customer relationships. Demonstrates strong basic accounting skills and a commitment to excellence.

Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.

Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.

Capable Bartending and serving passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Strong history of exceptional service in Bartending and serving

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender/Waitress

MOLON LAVE TAVERNA
04.2021 - Current
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Server

Sunset Grill And Restaurant
02.2017 - 04.2023
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.

Bartender/waitress

Pentagram Bar and Grill
05.2012 - 01.2018
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Advanced Medical Esthetician

Oxford College of Arts, Business And Technology
Toronto, ON
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Georgetown District Highschool
Georgetown, ON
06-1997

Skills

  • Mixology
  • Safe service compliance
  • Basic accounting
  • Health codes compliance
  • Smart Serve

Accomplishments

  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Monetary Transactions - Handled cash, check, credit and automatic debit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
  • Product Promotion - Up-sold products and motivated customers to upgrade current product plans.
  • Customer Follow-up - Ensured that customers were satisfied with company products and services by doing purchase follow-up calls.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

Smart Serve

Timeline

Bartender/Waitress

MOLON LAVE TAVERNA
04.2021 - Current

Server

Sunset Grill And Restaurant
02.2017 - 04.2023

Bartender/waitress

Pentagram Bar and Grill
05.2012 - 01.2018

Graduate Certificate - Advanced Medical Esthetician

Oxford College of Arts, Business And Technology

High School Diploma -

Georgetown District Highschool
Catherine Petrescue