Sara Lorincz
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Hospitality expert with over 10 years of experience in fine dining, bartending, serving, and in-flight service. Skilled in providing luxury-level guest experiences, overseeing high-volume operations, and coaching service teams. Demonstrated capability to lead effectively under pressure, address guest concerns promptly, and elevate dining experiences through upselling, extensive food and wine knowledge, and refined interpersonal skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Attendant
Air Canada
Toronto, Canada
04.2016 - 06.2023
- Perform pre-flight safety briefings and checks, and report any safety concerns and cabin defects for follow-up.
- Directed junior team members in proper duties and company regulations.
- Worked with air marshals, airport security, and ground personnel to remove unruly passengers.
Server
Joey's
Don Mills, Canada
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Bartender/Server
JJQ's Billiards and Lounge
Mississauga, Canada
04.2011 - 01.2017
- Provided food and beverage service for 10 or more tables a night.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
Server
Jack Astors
Mississauga, Canada
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Developed skills to work with TouchBistro and Squirrel.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Bartender
The Keg
Mississauga, Canada
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Maintained safety and sanitation standards with firm enforcement amongst bar staff.
Hostess/Server
Tony Roma's
Mississauga, Canada
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
Dishwasher/Hostess
The Valiant Trooper
Hertfordshire, UK
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Transported clean dishes and supplies from kitchen to front of house staff for opening shift.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Ignatius of Loyola
Mississauga, ON06.2010
Skills
- Fine dining service
- Guest-centered hospitality
- Upselling and menu knowledge
- Cocktail crafting and bartending
- Wine and food pairing expertise
- POS and order management
- Team collaboration and training
- Calm under pressure and professionalism
- Sanitation compliance
Certification
- Smart Serve Certified (Ontario Alcohol Service Permit)
- TEFL Certificate
- First Aid & CPR Certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Romanian
Full Professional
Italian
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Hungarian
Elementary
Timeline
Server
Joey's
01.2018 - 01.2019
Flight Attendant
Air Canada
04.2016 - 06.2023
Bartender/Server
JJQ's Billiards and Lounge
04.2011 - 01.2017
Server
Jack Astors
01.2009 - 04.2011
Bartender
The Keg
01.2008 - 01.2009
Hostess/Server
Tony Roma's
01.2007 - 01.2008
Dishwasher/Hostess
The Valiant Trooper
01.2006 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
St Ignatius of Loyola