CORA PRUITT
Atlanta
Summary
Customer-focused hospitality professional with 3 years of experience in restaurant operations, specializing in coffee service, food expediting, table service, and wine stewardship. Known for strong guest relations and in-depth food and beverage knowledge. Enhances dining experiences through attentive service and effective coordination between front- and back-of-house teams.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Wine Steward
Capital City Country Club
Brookhaven
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted guests with selections and managed cellar inventory to enhance dining experience through personalized recommendations.
- Coordinated wine dinners, overseeing menu development, inventory planning, staff training, event setup, and customer education to ensure successful events.
- Presented wines at dinners with tasting notes and pairing suggestions to educate guests and enrich their experience.
- Developed expertise in wine regions, varietals, and food pairings.
- Oversaw event logistics for accurate inventory and quality service.
Server
Capital City Country Club
Brookhaven
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Achieved Employee of the Month for outstanding contributions to team goals and service quality.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and accuracy.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of dining area during peak service times to enhance guest experience.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to facilitate timely food delivery and maintain order accuracy.
Server Assistant/Expo
Ansley Golf Club
Atlanta
09.2023 - 03.2025
Cashier/Barista
Sean's Harvest Market
Atlanta
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at busy market register.
- Took orders, delivered food, brewed espresso, handled cash, maintained clean environment to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area throughout shifts.
Education
LEVEL 1
Currently Preparing To Take WSET 1
09.2025 - 07.2026
Midtown High School
Atlanta, GASkills
- Wine inventory
- Food-wine pairing
- Wine management
- Wine etiquette
- Wine storage
- Decanting methods
- Grape familiarity
- BANQUET EVENTS
- Serving specifications
- Upselling techniques
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- HOSPITALITY
- EXPO
- POS
- Presentation techniques
- FOOD HANDLING
- Cellar management
Reference Contact
Marvella Castaneda, marvellacastaneda@gmail.com, +1-864-908-2410
Timeline
Wine Steward
Capital City Country Club
11.2025 - Current
LEVEL 1
Currently Preparing To Take WSET 1
09.2025 - 07.2026
Server
Capital City Country Club
05.2025 - 11.2025
Server Assistant/Expo
Ansley Golf Club
09.2023 - 03.2025
Cashier/Barista
Sean's Harvest Market
02.2021 - 08.2023
Midtown High School