Sierra Garcia
Summerville
Summary
I enjoy photography part time
I am a fast learner, who loves a challenge
I eventually want to go to have my own restaurant that I manage and can take care of!
Reliable and hardworking professional works autonomously or in teams to serve several customers per shift. Experience managing staff and day-to-day operations. Thriving interpersonal and multitasking skills honed in fast-paced customer-focused environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Server
Fuji Sushi
Summerville
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Making elegant drinks, basic drinks
- Followed health and safety regulations for food and beverage handling.
- Serving guests, seating tables, working with take out orders
- Upsold specialty drinks to enhance customer experience at the sushi bar.
- Cleaned glassware, utensils, and equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management.
- A continuous help and assistance to every person there on any questions with menu, pricing, etc.
- Prepared and served a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area during shifts.
- Assisted with inventory management and stock replenishment for bar supplies.
- Engaged with customers to provide excellent service and address inquiries.
Kitchen Expeditor/Cook
Hushpuppies
Summerville
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Coordinated food orders between kitchen and servers to ensure timely delivery.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to clarify order details and special requests.
- Monitored food presentation standards before serving to maintain quality.
- Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability during peak hours.
- Greeted customers and answered questions about menu items.
- Prepared salads, desserts and appetizers according to recipes.
- Checked temperature of cooked foods using thermometers to ensure safety standards were met.
- Expedited food out, also cooked menu items to send out
Server/Expo
Dog and Duck
Summerville
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Took customer orders and provided recommendations on menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness of tables and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Assisted in training new staff on service procedures and menu knowledge.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and processed payments efficiently.
- Addressed customer concerns and resolved issues in a professional manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Assisted in training new servers.
Server/Expeditor
Top Dawg Tavern
Summerville
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered food and beverages efficiently while maintaining a clean workspace.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order preparation and delivery.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu knowledge and service standards.
- Managed multiple tables while prioritizing customer needs and requests.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions to inform guests.
- Cooked the menu items efficiently and accurately
- Managed servers as a shift leader
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
Summerville
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and dietary restrictions.
- Took and processed food and beverage orders accurately.
Education
Summerville High School
Summerville, SCSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice/Culinary
Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina, SCSkills
- Health regulations compliance
- Drink preparation
- Inventory management
- Upselling techniques
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Staff training
- Quality assurance
- Beer and wine recommendations
- Memory retention
- Inventory
- Liquor restocking
- Changing beer kegs
- Creative mixology
- Food safety standards
- Cooking techniques
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Appetizer preparation
- Grilling techniques
- Sauteing techniques
- Knife skills
- Vegetable cutting
- Cooking equipment maintenance
- Food presentation
- Frying techniques
Certification
- Serve Safe Certified in Alcohol Handling
Affiliations
- Photography
- Powerlifting
- Sports
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Fuji Sushi
02.2025 - 01.2026
Kitchen Expeditor/Cook
Hushpuppies
08.2024 - 02.2025
Server/Expo
Dog and Duck
06.2023 - 02.2024
Server/Expeditor
Top Dawg Tavern
06.2023 - 12.2023
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2022 - 12.2023
Summerville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice/Culinary
Trident Technical College