Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, excelling as a bartender, server, and bar manager. Expertise in high-volume service environments, consistently achieving exceptional customer satisfaction through effective team leadership and meticulous inventory management. Recognized for a strong work ethic and the ability to remain calm under pressure while creating memorable guest experiences. Certified in TIPS and Food Handling in Utah and Nevada, demonstrating a commitment to safety and quality in every establishment.
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Ashlie Stark
Saratoga Springs,UT
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Wildfin American Grille
Assistant Bar Manager/Lead Bartender /Server
01.2022 - 10.2025
Job overview
- Implemented quality control initiatives while creating house-made cocktails, juice and preparations to reduce downtime and increase revenue.
- Capitalized on opportunities to advance operations and mixology knowledge, enhancing customer service with refined and current expertise.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained Number new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
Las Botellas
Bar Manager
08.2023 - 03.2025
Job overview
Buffalo Wild Wings
Lead Bartender
11.2018 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained Number new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
La Comida Mexican Kitchen And Cocktails
Assistant Manager/Lead Bartender and Server
04.2008 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Education
Centennial High School
High School
University Overview
Graduate
Nevada Realtor
Pre-License Education
University Overview
Completed
Skills
- High-volume bar & table service
- Craft cocktails & drink knowledge
- Fast, friendly customer service
- POS & cash handling
- Inventory & ordering
- Staff training & team leadership
- Upselling & sales techniques
- Cleanliness & safe alcohol service
- Training staff
- Scheduling coordination
- Product presentation
- Health and safety
- POS system operation
- Sales promotion
- ServSafe compliance
- Performance monitoring
- Health codes compliance
- Cocktail development
- Conflict resolution
- Shift scheduling
- Inventory management
- Service oriented
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Problem-solving
Certification
- UT Alcohol Server Permit
- UT Food Handlers Permit
- NV Alcohol Server Permit
- NV Food Handlers Permit
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
- NV Gaming Permit
- NV Server Training Permit
Timeline
Bar Manager
Las Botellas
08.2023 - 03.2025
Assistant Bar Manager/Lead Bartender /Server
Wildfin American Grille
01.2022 - 10.2025
Lead Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2018 - 09.2022
Assistant Manager/Lead Bartender and Server
La Comida Mexican Kitchen And Cocktails
04.2008 - 01.2018
Centennial High School
High School
Nevada Realtor
Pre-License Education
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