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Chelsey Reagan

San Diego

Summary

Experienced luxury hospitality professional with 22 years in fine dining, upscale restaurants, and boutique hotels across the U.S. and Australia. Specializes in craft cocktails, premium spirits, and personalized guest experiences. Proven ability to thrive in high-volume environments while delivering polished, professional hospitality to discerning clientele. Recognized for beverage knowledge, sales ability, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Overview

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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender / Server

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
San Diego, CA
08.2021 - Current
  • Delivered elevated food and beverage service in luxury seafood and steakhouse environment, enhancing guest satisfaction.
  • Provide elevated food and beverage service in a luxury seafood and steakhouse environment.
  • Developed personalized guest experiences through tailored recommendations and attentive service, fostering loyalty.
  • Cultivated relationships with repeat guests and VIP clientele through consistent, high-touch hospitality, increasing repeat visits.
  • Execute efficient service in a fast-paced environment while maintaining luxury brand standards.

Bartender / Server

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
2018 - 2020
  • Provided luxury hospitality in nationally recognized fine dining steakhouse, enhancing guest experiences.
  • Managed high-volume service while maintaining attention to detail and exceptional guest care.
  • Delivered luxury hospitality in a nationally recognized fine dining steakhouse concept.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships through knowledgeable, personalized service, fostering loyalty and repeat business.

Bartender

El Roy’s
Coronado, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Delivered full-service bartending in high-energy coastal hospitality environment, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Crafted unique cocktails and managed bar operations to enhance guest experiences.
  • Established rapport with local and visiting clientele, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.

Bartender

Icebergs Dining Room & Bar
Bondi Beach, Australia
2016 - 2017
  • Executed polished beverage service at globally recognized beachfront restaurant, enhancing guest satisfaction.
  • Created memorable guest experiences in international dining environment, fostering positive reviews and repeat visits.
  • Prepared and served a variety of beverages, ensuring high-quality standards.
  • Managed bar inventory, maintaining stock levels and minimizing waste.
  • Collaborated with event staff to create tailored drink menus for special occasions.

Bartender / Server

Taste on Melrose
West Hollywood, CA
2015 - 2016
  • Provided upscale restaurant hospitality, focusing on guest engagement, beverage service, and tailored recommendations to enhance dining experience.
  • Mixed and served beverages according to established recipes and customer preferences.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with patrons.

Cocktail Server

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Los Angeles, CA
2013 - 2014
  • Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring timely delivery of food and beverages.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, including wines and cocktails, to enhance guest experience.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order fulfillment and special requests.
  • Assisted in training new team members on service protocols and menu offerings.

Bartender

Thompson Hotel
New York City
2012 - 2013
  • Delivered boutique hotel bar service in sophisticated New York City hospitality environment, enhancing guest satisfaction and ambiance.
  • Crafted personalized guest experiences through expert cocktail and spirits knowledge, fostering memorable interactions.
  • Served guests in Lower East Side bar

Bartender

Professor Thom’s
New York City
2010 - 2013

Oversaw dynamic service environment at a high-capacity sports bar, ensuring seamless operations during peak hours, including college football and Saturday night live afterparties.

Singing Server / Server / Busser

Café Italia
Indian Wells, CA
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Initiated hospitality career in high-energy Italian restaurant, starting as a singing server to engage guests.
  • Advanced through various front-of-house roles, building expertise in guest service, wine pairings, and fine dining practices.
  • Delivered memorable guest experiences through attentive service, live entertainment, and authentic connections with clientele.

Sales and Brand Representative

Above Board Liqueurs
08.2024 - Current
  • Represented premium beverage products through tastings and education, enhancing customer experience and engagement in hospitality settings.
  • Educated restaurant and bar professionals on cocktail knowledge and product features, improving their ability to recommend beverages effectively.
  • Supported beverage innovation by analyzing spirits and cocktail trends, aligning offerings with evolving guest preferences.

Luxury Brand Representative

Joya Studio Fragrance
Brooklyn, NY
  • Showcased boutique luxury fragrance brand at industry trade shows in New York City, including Javits Center, enhancing brand visibility.
  • Engaged customers and industry professionals through product demonstrations and luxury brand storytelling, fostering brand loyalty.
  • Engaged customers by demonstrating product features and benefits to enhance brand awareness.
  • Assisted in the execution of promotional events, fostering customer interaction and driving sales.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to effectively address customer inquiries and recommend suitable fragrances.

Bartender

Pour George
New York City

Bartender

Premium Event Hospitality
  • Provided elevated beverage and hospitality service for nationally recognized sporting events.
  • Served VIP and corporate clientele in high-profile event environments.
  • Maintained efficiency, professionalism, and luxury service standards during large-scale events.
  • BNP Paribas Open & U.S. Open Tennis Events

Bartender

Sunshine Company Saloon
San Diego, CA
2014 - 2016
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.

Education

Musical Theater

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Musical Theatre

College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA

Musical Theatre

Idyllwild Arts Academy

Skills

  • Craft Cocktails & Mixology
  • Premium Spirits & Wine Knowledge
  • High-Volume Bartending
  • Fine Dining Service
  • Beverage upselling
  • Luxury Guest Experience
  • Event Coordination
  • Menu Knowledge
  • POS Systems & Cash Handling
  • Guest recovery
  • Team Collaboration & Communication
  • VIP relations

Certification

  • California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS)
  • California Food Handler
  • Valid California Driver License
  • California Real Estate Salesperson License (Inactive)

Timeline

Sales and Brand Representative

Above Board Liqueurs
08.2024 - Current

Bartender / Server

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
08.2021 - Current

Bartender

El Roy’s
01.2017 - 01.2018

Singing Server / Server / Busser

Café Italia
01.2004 - 01.2010

Bartender

Premium Event Hospitality

Luxury Brand Representative

Joya Studio Fragrance

Bartender / Server

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
2018 - 2020

Bartender

Icebergs Dining Room & Bar
2016 - 2017

Bartender / Server

Taste on Melrose
2015 - 2016

Cocktail Server

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2013 - 2014

Bartender

Thompson Hotel
2012 - 2013

Bartender

Professor Thom’s
2010 - 2013

Bartender

Pour George

Bartender

Sunshine Company Saloon
2014 - 2016

Musical Theater

University of California, Los Angeles

Musical Theatre

College of The Desert

Musical Theatre

Idyllwild Arts Academy
Chelsey Reagan