Kennedy Comeaux
Sulphur
Summary
Reliable and hardworking professional working autonomously or in teams to serve several customers per shift. Experience managing staff and day-to-day operations. Thriving interpersonal and multitasking skills honed in fast-paced customer-focused environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender /Restaurant Food Server
OB’s Bar and Grill
Lake Charles
04.2025 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
Casino Bartender
Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
Lake Charles
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
Pool Attendant / Server / Bartender
L’auberge Casino and Resort
Lake Charles
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Worked multiple outlets, ranging from fine dining, seasonal pool server and attendant, to casual dining.
- Monitored activities within the pool area to identify potential hazards or issues.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from patrons regarding activities or services offered at the facility.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
Server / Bartender
Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Sulphur
Sulphur
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
- Assisted in training new servers.
Cashier
Raising Cane's Restaurants
Sulphur
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques of preparing meals safely.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
Grocery Clerk
Market Basket Food Stores
Sulphur
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Utilized knowledge of store layout to direct customers towards desired items quickly.
- Maintained cleanliness of the store by sweeping floors, mopping up spills and organizing shelves.
- Stocked shelves, rotated merchandise and ensured product freshness.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology And Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LASkills
- Customer service
- Alcohol preparation
- Cash handling
- Inventory management
- Customer relationship management
- Attention to detail
- Customer service expertise
- Anticipating guest needs
- Food preparation
- New hire training
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Strong multitasking
- Highly reliable
Timeline
Bartender /Restaurant Food Server
OB’s Bar and Grill
04.2025 - Current
Casino Bartender
Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
01.2024 - 04.2025
Pool Attendant / Server / Bartender
L’auberge Casino and Resort
06.2021 - 06.2024
Server / Bartender
Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Sulphur
02.2020 - 06.2021
Cashier
Raising Cane's Restaurants
06.2018 - 01.2020
Grocery Clerk
Market Basket Food Stores
05.2017 - 06.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology And Nursing
McNeese State University