Dustin Blevins
Queen Creek
Summary
Talented Bartender/Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards.
Motivated bartender/server with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly, and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.
Dependable Bartender/server successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beverage Server
Gila River Resort and Casinos
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume environments, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items and drink specials, providing recommendations to enhance guest experience.
- Monitored inventory levels, restocking supplies as needed to minimize downtime during service periods.
- Resolved guest complaints swiftly and effectively, maintaining a positive dining atmosphere and encouraging return visits.
- Trained new servers on operational procedures and customer interaction techniques to improve team performance.
- Utilized point-of-sale systems for accurate order processing and payment handling, ensuring financial accountability.
Server
Red Robin
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
CMC Steel
01.2023 - 05.2023
- I worked in the shipping and inventory part of the plant
- I learned how to drive 14 ton forklifts, spotter trucks, and working the bay
- I loaded trailers with spool, picks of 20’ 30’ 40’ 50’ rebar, and parking and pulling trailers for preloads
- Safety and being aware of your surrounding is the most important thing I've learned from here
Server and Bartender
Olive Garden
03.2018 - 01.2023
- I first started bartending here after almost a year of serving after we had 2 bartenders leave
- There is a lot of steps of service I had here, Always moving around because of the salad and soup refills along with table touches and whatever else needed to be done
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, prioritizing guest needs and requests.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
Bartender
The G.O.A.T
01.2022 - 01.2023
- I helped open this restaurant up and this was the biggest restaurant I worked at being able to seat almost 900 guest with the patio
- Being the first group of bartenders we set the culture of how the bar was ran
- A lot of stocking cleaning and running around is what I remember most
- I was able to be creative and let the experiences I've learned show through
- Making high quality drinks in a short amount of time for in large volume, and all while being friendly and personable was something I learned to do very quick
Server
Kona Grill
01.2017 - 01.2018
- I helped open the Kona grill in the Scottsdale 4 square location
- Very interesting being able to help open a restaurant because the training we went through was very extensive
- Large menu that we had to memorize and a high volume amount of costumers
- I was able to form more of a personality while serving instead of being super professional, I still did things right and implemented what I learned before but this didn’t feel so uptight
- My first $100 tip was here and built friendships I still have to this day, it was unfortunate this location went bankrupt
Server
Casino Arizona
01.2016 - 01.2017
- I worked in 3 different restaurants that this facility had
- I worked very hard and was able to work my way into Cholla steakhouse
- I learned about more responsibilities that you have as a server with elevating guest dining experience and the timing of serving
- Fine dining focuses on knowing your menu, properly interacting with guest, and timing everything down precisely
Pharmacy Technician
Frys Pharmacy
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Ranged from typing up the directions for prescriptions, filling them, calling drs and insurance companies to fix any issues, stocking, working the drive through or front line, and other responsibilities
Server
I HOP
01.2014 - 04.2014
- This was my first serving job and I worked it while going to school and working my other job
- My time here was short due to scheduling restrictions but I gained a lot of experience very fast
- It opened my mind to the world of the other side of restaurants
- Had to do a lot of cleaning and taking care of guest at a high volume
Education
Business management -
Chandler Gilbert Community College
Gilbert, AZ12.2024
Highschool -
Poston Butte
San Tan Valley, AZ01.2013
Skills
- Quick learning
- Memory retention
- Food safety understanding
- Personable
- Friendly nature
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash Handling
- I plug into systems very well
Certification
food handlers card and liquor license
Timeline
Beverage Server
Gila River Resort and Casinos
09.2024 - 11.2025
Server
Red Robin
11.2023 - 10.2024
CMC Steel
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bartender
The G.O.A.T
01.2022 - 01.2023
Server and Bartender
Olive Garden
03.2018 - 01.2023
Server
Kona Grill
01.2017 - 01.2018
Server
Casino Arizona
01.2016 - 01.2017
Server
I HOP
01.2014 - 04.2014
Pharmacy Technician
Frys Pharmacy
01.2013 - 01.2016
Highschool -
Poston Butte
Business management -
Chandler Gilbert Community College