John Piel

High energy Customer Service professional who is well experienced in the Bartender / Server field for fine and casual dining restaurants. I recently relocated to Wellfleet, Ma in May 2023. I have an entrepreneur spirit and a passion for food, wine and providing excellent service. I remain calm and organized in high volume environments. My organizational skills are strong and I prioritize my work tasks. I posses the knowledge of wine and beer varieties as well as preparing alcoholic beverages. I am energetic and have a friendly personality allowing me to make a memorable experience for my customers. I currently have been Bartending / Serving since 2015 with specifics outlined below.
 

• Team Player / Works well with others
• Energetic / Upbeat Personality
• Communicator
• Dependable
• Punctual
• Loyal
• Hard Worker
• Provide Outstanding Customer Service
• Weekend Availability

Piccolo Trattoria (Casual Dining) - Doylestown, PA

November 2022 to May 2023

Welcomes customers, read and listen to customers to determine beverage preferences, make recommendations, and take drink orders.

Plan drink menus and inform customers about new beverages and specials.

Select and mix ingredients, garnish glasses, and serve beverages to customers.

Check identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.

Take inventory and order supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked.

Adhere to all food safety and quality regulations.

Handle cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and balance the cash register.

Maintain a clean work and dining area.

Develop new cocktail recipes.

The Black Bass Restaurant (Fine Dining) - Lumberville, PA

June 2020 to October 2022

Greets all guests warmly and provide excellent customer service. Anticipate the guests’ needs and provide each one with a positive dining experience. Order taking, delivery and clearing of food and / or beverage items. Assist in drink and food selection, informing customers about food preparation details, communicating specific customer needs to kitchen staff. Maintain a safe environment. Stock refrigeration units with wines and bottled beers. Bus the bar, clearing empty plates, glasses and silverware. Maintain a clean and efficient working environment. Stock and maintain bar supplies. Prepare garnishes. Check identification to verify legal drinking age. Process customer payments. Maintain inventory.

National Bartending School - Woodbridge, NJ

November  2015

Saint Peter's College - Jersey City, NJ