Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cocktail Server
21c Museum Hotels- The Hive
Bentonville, AR
09.2024 - Current
Performed opening, closing duties such as setting up, breaking down the bar area.
Communicated with customers to take drink orders accurately.
Answered questions regarding drinks specials and menus items.
Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
Processed cash payments from customers using a point-of-sale system.
Assisted in stocking bar area with beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers.
Prepared and served alcoholic beverages in accordance with company standards.
Provided excellent customer service at all times.
Recommended and served alcoholic beverages to patrons during high-volume shifts.
Presented menus and specials, answering questions regarding ingredients and preparation.
Created rapport with new and returning patrons to foster guest satisfaction.
Bartender
Bella's Table
Bella Vista, AR
02.2024 - 12.2024
Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
Server
Tusk and Trotter
Bentonville, AR
09.2023 - 03.2024
Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Server
Culinary Dropout
Tempe, AZ
01.2022 - 01.2023
Efficiently managed table sections with over 25 guests.
Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
Bella Vista, AR
08.2015 - Current
Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hendrickson High School
Pflugerville, TX
05-2020
Skills
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Multitasking
Reliability
Positive and professional
Food and beverage pairings
Liquor, wine, and food service
Point-of-sale system
Wine pairing
Bartending experience
Bartending proficiency
Accomplishments
Cover photo for the Journalism Education Association in April of 2018.
Superior Award at the National Journalism Convention for Photography in 2018 and 2019.
Editor-in-Chief for the school newspaper and yearbook for 3 years, managing over 15 people at a time.
Affiliations
Modeled for 2 years with an agency called Mazza Models and traveled to New York, Los Angeles, and Miami for fashion weeks.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cocktail Server
21c Museum Hotels- The Hive
09.2024 - Current
Bartender
Bella's Table
02.2024 - 12.2024
Server
Tusk and Trotter
09.2023 - 03.2024
Server
Culinary Dropout
01.2022 - 01.2023
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
08.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hendrickson High School
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