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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Natasha Cochran

Fredericton,NB

Summary

Capable server with engaging personality, 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 casual dinning, bar/club and outdoor patio establishments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

The Twenty / 20 Club
2022.04 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

Server

The Coffee Mill
2022.06 - 2023.10
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and take payments both cash and EMV.
  • Carried out complete opening and closing duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and ready to meet customer needs.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and menu items.

Hostess

Moxie's Nova Center
2019.01 - 2020.06
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Worked with POS system to manage bills and take payments both cash and EMV.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Support Staff

The Stubborn Goat Beer Garden
2019.07 - 2019.10
  • Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages and retrieving items for guests.
  • Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
  • Bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History And Social Work

St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NB
04.2026

Skills

  • Menu and Price Memorization
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Age Verification
  • Changing Beer Kegs
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Energetic and Outgoing
  • Adept learner
  • Outstanding Customer Service
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Point-of-Sale (POS) Software

Accomplishments

  • Won "Employee of the Month" on multiple occasions for continued dedication and hard work.
  • Graduated with high honours

Certification

  • Responsible Beverage Training - 5 year Certification

Timeline

Server

The Coffee Mill
2022.06 - 2023.10

Bartender

The Twenty / 20 Club
2022.04 - Current

Support Staff

The Stubborn Goat Beer Garden
2019.07 - 2019.10

Hostess

Moxie's Nova Center
2019.01 - 2020.06

Bachelor of Arts - History And Social Work

St. Thomas University
  • Responsible Beverage Training - 5 year Certification
Natasha Cochran