Payton Schloss
North Hollywood
Summary
I’m a hospitality professional with experience across restaurants, bars, and private events, working my way up from entry-level front-of-house roles to server, bartender, and management positions. I enjoy fast-paced environments, connecting with people, and being part of a reliable team that focuses on creating a strong guest experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender, Server, Private event staff
Mizza Restaurant / Courthouse Distillery
Santa Barbara
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Bartended private events at Courthouse Distillery, successfully managing over 100 weddings, birthdays, and corporate holiday parties
- Delivered full-service support, enhancing guest experiences through attentive service and wine and beer expertise
- Bartended and served guests in a relaxed, upscale dining environment with wine and beer knowledge
- Executed new cocktail recipes for seasonal Christmas Tiki Rum pop-up bar, contributing to a unique and engaging guest experience
Manager, Server, Bartender
Sandbar Cocina y Tequila
Santa Barbara
11.2021 - 05.2026
- Promoted from entry-level host to server, bartender, and manager, supervising front-of-house operations
- Contributed to weekly management meetings focused on promotions, specials, and operational strategies
- Resolved guest concerns in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Managed cash handling, performed nightly reconciliation, and coordinated inventory management
- Facilitated reopening efforts by conducting open interviews and selecting strong candidates for new team
Director of First Impressions, Wait Staff
Carlton Senior Living
Pleasant Hill
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Ensured positive dining experience through prompt service and attentive guest care, fostering satisfaction among residents
- Delivered dining service and assisted residents with meal selections and nutrition monitoring to support individualized dietary needs
- Acted as an essential worker during the pandemic, delivering meals while remaining calm, reliable, and supportive in a high-stress environment.
- Created a friendly and inviting front of house atmosphere for guests and staff.
- Managed front desk communications, efficiently handling resident calls, appointment scheduling, and support to enhance overall resident experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychological & Brain Sciences, Applied Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara05-2025
A.S For Transfer - Psychology
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05-2023
Skills
- Guest service & relationship building
- Clear communication
- Problem solving under pressure
- Fast-paced multitasking
- Adaptability & reliability
- Attention to detail
- Team coordination
- Shift leadership
- POS systems & cash handling
- Opening and closing procedures
- Menu knowledge & upselling techniques
Timeline
Bartender, Server, Private event staff
Mizza Restaurant / Courthouse Distillery
11.2025 - 05.2026
Manager, Server, Bartender
Sandbar Cocina y Tequila
11.2021 - 05.2026
Director of First Impressions, Wait Staff
Carlton Senior Living
03.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychological & Brain Sciences, Applied Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
A.S For Transfer - Psychology
Santa Barbara City College