DAVID DIAMANTE
Saint Charles
Summary
I am an enthusiastic, hard working, outgoing individual. I have a passion for service and hisand am adept to creating a welcoming environment for those around me. I bring a young, positive energy and am adaptive to any situation I am in. I am coachable, knowledgeable, and always wanting to learn more.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Ruths Hospitality Group Inc.
12.2023 - 07.2025
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Memorized 30+ craft cocktails on menu, along with all other Classic cocktails by IBA standards.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Met with customers to assess needs, financial status, and eligibility.
- Managed finances and overall business direction through solutions-oriented problem-solving.
- Worked closely with clients to determine goals and recommend appropriate services to maintain long-term relationships with account holders.
- Worked with clients with life, long-term care or disability insurance accounts to increase profitability and account longevity.
Server/Bar
The Capital Grille
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns, nightly specials, and my personal recommendations.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Server/Bar
Bricktown Brewery
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Brockton Brewery was an extremely fast pace environment. Through my time there I learned how to really manage my time on the clock with juggling everything I needed to do for my tables as well as my team. Memorized every beer on tap including flavor profiles so I could recommend something to guests that they may like, but have never tried. Full menu knowledge front to back as well as a 15+ cocktail list.
Server/Bar
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
05.2018 - 04.2020
- With this being my first full-time serving job I learned a lot. My biggest takeaway from this job is the fast pace environment. With an average sit time of 30-45 minutes, I learned what turn and burn meant. There was also a language barrier between my kitchen and so I needed to learn ways to communicate with them beings all of my orders were hand written. This was also my first place I learned a little bit about bartending.
Busser/Host/Server
Candiccis Italian Restaurant
12.2013 - 08.2017
- Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
- Worked well in diverse team settings by partnering with others to complete tasks.
- Delivered smooth and timely service to customers by offering additional silverware, extra napkins, and cleaning spills.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
Education
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO01.2018
High School - undefined
Parkway South High School
Ballwin, MO01.2017
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Outgoing personality
- Mixology
- Beer and wine recommendations
- Menu memorization
- Aloha POS
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Service-oriented mindset
Timeline
Bartender
Ruths Hospitality Group Inc.
12.2023 - 07.2025
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual
04.2023 - 12.2023
Server/Bar
The Capital Grille
04.2022 - 07.2023
Server/Bar
Bricktown Brewery
09.2020 - 02.2022
Server/Bar
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
05.2018 - 04.2020
Busser/Host/Server
Candiccis Italian Restaurant
12.2013 - 08.2017
High School - undefined
Parkway South High School
Missouri State University
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