KAYLA SWEDER
Virginia Beach
Summary
Hardworking bartender with experience in large-scale casual establishments. Committed to upholding highest standers of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well versed mixologist with diverse menu. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base providing positive service experience. I'm also skilled at managing multiple tables, taking orders, and ensuring timeley delivery of food and beverages, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Calypso
Server
The Egg Bistro
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Effectively managed large parties by providing efficient, attentive service while ensuring accuracy with orders.
- Utilized teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff during busy periods.
- Memorized frequent customer preferences to build relationships and loyalty.
Fine Dining Server
Luce
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs and responding promptly to requests.
- Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from first interaction.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Checked in with guests throughout meal service, replenishing drinks and catering to additional requests.
- Memorized menu to help diners make informed meal choices.
- Informed kitchen of special dietary needs or requests, delivering personalized meal options.
Fine Dining Server
Jimmy Gs Chophouse
06.2023 - 01.2025
Bar Manager & bartender
Aqua Social Club
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
- Devised innovative strategies for increasing bar revenue by introducing new concepts and signature drinks, developing promotions and creating customer engagement events.
- Maintained current knowledge of all bar and menu options to prepare specialty or routine drink orders and provide appropriate food recommendations for guests.
- Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
- Controlled labor costs by adjusting schedules and workflows to better align with individual strengths and expected customer demands.
- Tallied cash register at end of shift to reconcile with shift sales.
Bartender
Snowshoe resort
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Kept bar organized and clean during busy hours.
- Efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquor, wine, and beer.
- Followed bar recipes to deliver consistent drink quality and control costs.
Bartender
Hoss’s Deli
07.2025 - Current
Education
High School Diploma -
Frank W.Cox
VA01.2012
No Degree - Science
ODU
Skills
- Marketing and sales experience
- Wine and liquor expertise
- Safe serving knowledge
- Customer relations
- Outgoing personality
- Staff training and development
- Portioning understanding
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Work ethic
- Team management
- Computer skills
- Active listening
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Team collaboration
- Menu memorization
- Mixology
- Engaging personality
- Responsible alcohol service
- Highly reliable
Timeline
Bartender
Hoss’s Deli
07.2025 - Current
Server
The Egg Bistro
12.2023 - 08.2025
Fine Dining Server
Jimmy Gs Chophouse
06.2023 - 01.2025
Fine Dining Server
Luce
04.2023 - 03.2025
Bartender
Snowshoe resort
12.2021 - 03.2023
Bar Manager & bartender
Aqua Social Club
04.2020 - 04.2023
Bartender
Calypso
High School Diploma -
Frank W.Cox
No Degree - Science
ODU