Rylee Bartlett
Knoxville
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Water into wine
Knoxville
11.2025 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experiences.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas.
- Assisted in training new servers on restaurant procedures.
Bartender/Manager
Cheers At Choto
Knoxville
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised bartending staff to ensure high service standards.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
- Developed cocktail recipes to enhance drink offerings.
- Trained new bartenders on techniques and customer service skills.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Implemented health and safety protocols for bar operations.
- Coordinated special events and private parties at the venue.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
- Monitored daily sales transactions to ensure accuracy.
- Provided exemplary customer service at all times while interacting with patrons.
- Supervised day-to-day operations of the bar area ensuring compliance with health codes and sanitation standards.
- Placed weekly liquor orders and performed weekly liquor counts, maintaining adequate inventory.
- Ensured that all customers were properly ID'd before being served alcoholic beverages.
Server
The Chop House
Knoxville
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Preparing and serving food
- Making drinks and cocktails for banquet events
- Team leading
- Hosting
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experiences.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently during busy shifts.
Sever/Bartender
Drakes
Knoxville
06.2022 - 07.2023
File Clerk/Receptionist
Audi Dealership
Tennessee
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Sorting old work orders and putting them where they belong
- Organized and maintained confidential customer files and documents efficiently.
- Processed incoming paperwork and ensured accurate data entry into systems.
- Assisted team members with document retrieval and information sharing.
- Managed inventory of office supplies for optimal workflow support.
- Monitored file storage areas for compliance with dealership protocols.
Server/Hostess
Twin Peaks Restaurants
Knoxville
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Assisted with menu recommendations to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas throughout shifts.
- Processed customer orders efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery to tables.
- Trained and mentored new servers on best practices and service standards.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved issues to ensure satisfaction.
Hostess
Calhouns
Knoxville
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Greeting and seating guests, helping servers with running food and cleaning tables.
- Managed reservations and organized seating arrangements efficiently.
- Provided menus and informed guests about daily specials.
- Assisted servers by relaying guest requests promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining area.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved issues professionally.
- Trained new staff on hostess responsibilities and procedures.
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
Team Service
Main Event
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Cleaning and maintenance, Costumer service, bussing tables and serving food.
Cashier/Sales Associate
Dressbarn
Knoxville
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Cleaning, working with money, costumer service, and inventory.
Education
High school diploma -
Farragut High School
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Food preparation
- Beverage service
- POS systems
- Cash handling
- Inventory management
- Customer relationship management
- Event coordination
- Menu development
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Table resetting
- Food safety practices
- Order accuracy
- Banquet coordination
- Exceptional customer service
- Allergy awareness
- Menu presentation
- Beverage preparation
- Guest seating
- Item promotion
- Menu memorization
- Front-of-house display creation
- Food delivery
- Liquor, wine, and food service
- Multitasking and organization
- Point of sale (POS) system operations
- Take-out service
- Supply restocking
- Menu item recommendation
- Safe food handling
- Suggestive selling
- Dining customer service
Certification
ServSafe Alcohol, 06/01/22, 06/01/27
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Server
Water into wine
11.2025 - Current
Bartender/Manager
Cheers At Choto
04.2024 - 08.2025
Server
The Chop House
06.2023 - 04.2024
File Clerk/Receptionist
Audi Dealership
01.2023 - 06.2023
Sever/Bartender
Drakes
06.2022 - 07.2023
Server/Hostess
Twin Peaks Restaurants
05.2021 - 10.2022
Hostess
Calhouns
09.2020 - 06.2021
Team Service
Main Event
02.2020 - 09.2020
Cashier/Sales Associate
Dressbarn
08.2019 - 12.2019
High school diploma -
Farragut High School