Alexandria Nemelka
Bartender-Server
Westminster,CO
Summary
Customer-focused Head Bartender with 4 years of experience supporting well-attended events and bar operations. Expert POS system operator, inventory manager and mixologist. Thoughtful and detail-oriented event planner, coordinating staffing and providing guidance for employees when necessary.
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Experience in large-scale and intimate dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Slate Denver, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
10.2022 - Current
- Increased bar revenue by inventing 4 new cocktail recipes.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Bartender
Bang Up To The Elephant
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Assisted 5 servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
Server
Manzo's Oyster And Lobster Bar
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Increased sales by 10% by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Moved and set up seating, prepared extra silverware and notified kitchen prior to arrival of large groups up to 30.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff and bartenders, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Server-Food Runner
Beatrice And Woodsley
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Supported needs of 10 person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for fine dining restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
Education
Bachelors - Recording Arts Technology
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO12-2015
Skills
- Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
- Classic cocktails
- Measurement Accuracy
- Preparing garnishes
- Hospitality service expertise
- Creative mixology
- Highly reliable
- Suggestive Selling
- Attentive Service
- Menu Development
- Attention to Detail
- Advanced Bartending Techniques
Timeline
Bartender
The Slate Denver, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
10.2022 - Current
Server
Manzo's Oyster And Lobster Bar
11.2020 - 04.2021
Bartender
Bang Up To The Elephant
05.2020 - 08.2022
Server-Food Runner
Beatrice And Woodsley
05.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelors - Recording Arts Technology
University of Colorado Denver
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