Stephanie Winger
Minneapolis
Summary
Proactive professional with 10 years of experience and a proven knowledge of customer satisfaction, greeting and seating, and food sanitation and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server Bartender
Beni Iguanas Sushi Bar
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Bartender
Origami Sushi
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Mixed and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes
- Took food and beverage orders and provided full service to the bar and patio area
- Completed POS transactions, returning currency, coin and payment cards to patrons
- Assessed bar inventory and restocked supplies accordingly
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquor, wine and beer
- Performed both opening and closing procedures
Bartender
Uptown VFW Post 246
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Checked identication of customers to verify age requirements for alcohol purchases
- Mixed and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes
- Took beverages orders from guests and delivered drinks within reasonable time frames
- Completed POS transactions, returning currency, coin and payment cards to patrons
- Assessed bar inventory and restocked supplies accordingly
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquor, wine and beer
- Performed both opening and closing procedures
Server
Greengos Caribbean Cantina
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from rst interaction
- Memorized menu to help diners make informed meal choices
- Persuaded or inuenced guest purchase by enticing with higher margin items and add-ons
- Checked in with guests throughout meal service, replenishing drinks and catering to additional requests
- Delivered customer checks and securely processed credit card or cash payments
- Cleaned and sanitized hands and surfaces to optimize food safety and comply with health department regulations
- Removed dishes and glasses from tables or counters to take to kitchen for cleaning
- Swept and mopped oors and removed trash
- Set up linens, dishes, and silverware to prepare tables for customers
Bartender Shift Manager
Slice VI
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared beverages and cocktails according to mixing and presentation standards and recipes
- Maintained understanding of menu items to answer patron questions regarding food, drinks and preparation methods
- Completed POS transactions, returning currency, coin and payment cards to patrons
- Investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality and service
- Counted money and made bank deposits
Server Shift Leader
Red Hook Saki House
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Presented menus to answer questions about items and make recommendations
- Wrote patrons' food orders on order slips or entered orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staf
- Answered telephones to take reservations or to-go orders
- Prepared hot, cold and mixed drinks for patrons and chilled bottles of wine
- Set up linens, dishes, and silverware to prepare tables for customers
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with each course
- Prepared checks to itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes
- Filled condiment, salt and pepper, and napkin containers
Bartender Shift Manager
Latitude 18
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Mixed and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes
- Took beverages orders from guests and delivered drinks within reasonable time frames
- Maintained understanding of menu items to answer patron questions regarding food, drinks and preparation methods
- Completed POS transactions, returning currency, coin and payment cards to patrons
- Performed opening and closing procedures as needed
Line Cook
Melt STRG Company
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Opened or closed kitchen as dictated by department scheduling
- Stocked and maintained prep stations to reduce wait times and shortages
- Utilized grills, fryers and ovens to heat food to appropriate serving temperatures
- Replenished ingredient levels and reported inventory shortages
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas, equipment and work surfaces and service areas to follow safe and sanitary food-handling practices
Education
ASSOCIATE in SCIENCE (A.S.) -
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Minneapolis, MN06.2002
Skills
- Retail Inventory Management
- Vendor communications
- Guest communication
- Health and safety codes
- Bartending
- Food Handling
- POS
- Serving Experience
- Food Service
- Restaurant Experience
Certification
TIPS
Timeline
Server Bartender
Beni Iguanas Sushi Bar
01.2024 - 12.2024
Bartender
Origami Sushi
05.2023 - 12.2023
Bartender
Uptown VFW Post 246
06.2020 - 12.2022
Server
Greengos Caribbean Cantina
08.2019 - 01.2020
Bartender Shift Manager
Slice VI
08.2018 - 08.2019
Server Shift Leader
Red Hook Saki House
07.2017 - 08.2018
Bartender Shift Manager
Latitude 18
07.2016 - 07.2017
Line Cook
Melt STRG Company
11.2015 - 02.2017
ASSOCIATE in SCIENCE (A.S.) -
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
TIPS
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