Alexandria McGrew

Mixologist in charge of providing cocktails for a 185 guest-capacity ship.

• Crafted in-house made syrups, infusions, and specialty bar ingredients.
• Provided a themed cocktail menu, as well as an ever changing ‘drink of the day’ special.
• Utilized fresh ingredients and kitchen space from the galley to create craft cocktails
• Made connections with guests and provided a unique happy hour experience.
• Gave cocktail presentations, including ‘cocktail 101’ and ‘history of cocktails’.
• Assigned tasks and trained new staff members in bartending techniques, liquor laws, safety procedures, and responsible alcohol service.

• Prepared cocktails for banquet events according to recipes and customer requests.
• Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
• Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.

• Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
• Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
• Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
• Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
• Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.

• Prepared new garnishes, juices and other perishables daily.
• Kept a clean environment, in the bar and in the bathrooms
• Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions such as DJ Nights and charity nights to bring in new customers
• Developed unique shot and cocktail offerings to enhance bar reputation
• Gained trusted relationships with Patrons that have lasted for years
• Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
• Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.

Craft cocktail Bartender and Billiard Hostess for multiple rooms in a high energy establishment

• Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions.
• Implemented special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
• Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
• Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
• Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
• Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.

• Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
• Created and managed Social Media Accounts, doubling our followers
• Created drinks to correlate with special events and holidays
• Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.