Brooke Affre
Summary
Motivated Waitress with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
The Spare Room
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
Waitress and Bartender
The Plot
04.2021 - 11.2023
- Making menu recommendations, answering questions, and sharing additional information with guests
- Serving customers/ food runner
- Prepared cocktails, poured beer and wine
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
Waitress
Rise And Grind
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Opening and closing cafe responsibilities
- Serving customers/ food runner
- Greet guests upon arrival
Summer Camp Instructor
Beach Kids Encinitas
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Taught beach safety and awareness, basic first aid, marine life awareness, water etiquette, teamwork and introduction body boarding.
- Assisted kids in confidence building and self esteem while playing games in a fun, beach environment.
- Enhanced camper experience by developing creative and interactive activities tailored to their interests.
- Planned and delivered interactive crafts and activities to groups of 30 kids.
- Worked for Beach Kids summer of 2021 and 2022.
Foster Youth Tutor
San Diego County Office Of Education
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted students in setting realistic academic goals, creating personalized plans for achievement.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to share best practices and develop effective tutoring strategies.
- Boosted students'' confidence and motivation by providing consistent positive feedback and encouragement.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of complex concepts through the use of visual aids and hands-on learning experiences.
Kitchen
Pizza Port
05.2015 - 04.2021
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
Juice Bar Barista
Choice Juicery
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Took guests orders
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining responsibility for daily register reconciliations and reporting discrepancies as necessary.
- Prepared smoothies and smoothie bowls
- Educate guests on superfoods available
Surf Instructor
Little Groms Surf Camp
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Led pre-surf stretching routines designed to prevent injuries during lessons or practice sessions effectively.
- Informed guests of good ocean practices and surf etiquette.
- Collaborated with other instructors to share best practices, optimize lesson plans, and improve overall teaching quality.
- Monitored changing weather and ocean conditions with potential to impact surf activities.
- Enforced strict policies for safety in and out of water.
Waitress
Gordons Cafe
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Bartender
The Bay Hotel And Pub
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA, USA05.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CA, USA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Carlsbad High School
Carlsbad, CA, USA05.2017
Skills
- Fast learner and problem solver
- A dependable, flexible, and loyal employee
- Good communication skills with coworkers
- Successful working in a busy environment
Timeline
Waitress
The Spare Room
12.2023 - 03.2024
Waitress
Rise And Grind
10.2022 - 05.2023
Foster Youth Tutor
San Diego County Office Of Education
01.2022 - 05.2022
Summer Camp Instructor
Beach Kids Encinitas
06.2021 - 08.2022
Waitress and Bartender
The Plot
04.2021 - 11.2023
Juice Bar Barista
Choice Juicery
11.2019 - 11.2020
Surf Instructor
Little Groms Surf Camp
05.2019 - 09.2019
Waitress
Gordons Cafe
06.2018 - 01.2019
Bartender
The Bay Hotel And Pub
06.2018 - 10.2018
Kitchen
Pizza Port
05.2015 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University San Marcos
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Mira Costa College
High School Diploma -
Carlsbad High School
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