Laura lynn Laufman
St. Catharines,ON
Summary
Observant server with 20 years of experience facilitating fantastic dining experiences. Food industry veteran with experience seating guests and serving alcohol. Celebrated for wide skillset and positive attitude.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/ Waitress
Private Fuction Baby Shower
3-22 Division St St. Catherines Ont
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each function for approx 60 guests
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Bartender/ Waitress
Private Functions
42 Normanhurst Hamilton Ont
09.2007 - 09.2007
- Served high customer volumes during special event, night.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end.
- Performed opening and closing duties, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory. Approx 150 patrons
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each event.
Bartender/ Waitress
Private Fuction/ Baby Shower
42 Normanhurst Ave Hamilton Ont
07.2004 - 08.2004
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
- Enhanced customer experience with engaging conversations and personalized drink recommendations.
Bartender/ Waitress
Private Functions VSL
1473 Main St E
05.2002 - 05.2002
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Sales/ Service/Bartending Clean-up
Veterans Services
1473 Main St E Hamilton
06.1999 - 09.1999
- Increased overall efficiency within the cleanup crew by proactively identifying areas requiring improvement or adjustments to current methods used in task execution.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations regarding environmental safety, health practices, and waste disposal procedures.
- Consistently met deadlines for completion of assigned tasks while maintaining high-quality results that exceeded expectations.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by addressing specific requests for additional cleaning or maintenance services as needed.
- Promoted a healthy work atmosphere by effectively addressing spills, stains, and other messes that required immediate attention.
Education
Smartserve Ontario - Bartender /Waitress /Barback
Smartserve Ontario
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Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
BellevilleHigh School Diploma -
St.Thomas More Secondary School
Hamilton,Ont06.1999
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Clear and effective communication
- Patience and tolerance
- Responsible alcohol service
Timeline
Bartender/ Waitress
Private Fuction Baby Shower
02.2025 - 06.2025
Bartender/ Waitress
Private Functions
09.2007 - 09.2007
Bartender/ Waitress
Private Fuction/ Baby Shower
07.2004 - 08.2004
Bartender/ Waitress
Private Functions VSL
05.2002 - 05.2002
Sales/ Service/Bartending Clean-up
Veterans Services
06.1999 - 09.1999
Smartserve Ontario - Bartender /Waitress /Barback
Smartserve Ontario
Advertising
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
St.Thomas More Secondary School