Cody Tran
Garden Grove
Summary
Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Server
The Ritz-Carlton
Costa Mesa, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Make alcoholic drinks at a high volume with great efficiency and customer service
- Maintain the highest level of guest service for a 5-star hotel
- Make memories to customers in creative and elegant ways
- Every customer is treated with the intent of making lifelong memories
Bartender/server
NBStaffing
Orange, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Set up and break down of seating and bar areas
- Serve food and beverages to high volume of customers
- Prepare garnish effectively and efficiently
- Make alcoholic drinks per customer order with great customer service
Bartender/Server
Irvine Marriott Hotel
Irvine, CA
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Make alcoholic drinks at a high volume with efficiency and great customer service
- Handle and serve food to customers with a smile and hospitality
- Create guest relationships, which lead to employee recognition
- Serve multiple guests ranging from corporate, family, and banquet
Bartender/Server
24 carrots Catering and Events
Costa Mesa, CA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins, and tableware to prepare for incoming guests
- Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick set ups
- Developed strong and lasting resident relationships
Restaurant Server
Boiling Point
Garden Grove, CA
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverages
- Communicated with kitchen staff frequently supply availability and potential customer wait times
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers
Education
Some College - General Studies
Cypress College
Orange, CA02-2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Bussing
- Bartending
- Serving
- High Volume Bartender
- Fast and Efficient
- Micros POS
- High Energy and Stamina
Certification
- Bartender Certification
- TIPS
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Bartender/Server
The Ritz-Carlton
03.2024 - Current
Bartender/Server
Irvine Marriott Hotel
06.2022 - 11.2023
Bartender/Server
24 carrots Catering and Events
03.2022 - 06.2022
Bartender/server
NBStaffing
09.2021 - Current
Restaurant Server
Boiling Point
11.2019 - 05.2021
Some College - General Studies
Cypress College