Alexus Gouge
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Experienced bartender with 8+ years of guest-facing service, strong POS and cash handling skills, and a steady focus on cocktail mixing, alcohol compliance, and beverage pairing. Known for dependable service and smooth order coordination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
clancy's
Bradenton, Florida
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Prepared cocktails and poured drinks in line with Clancy's service standards.
- Coordinated timely food and beverage delivery to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Facilitated communication between kitchen and bar staff to ensure efficient guest order fulfillment.
- Maintained cleanliness and readiness of tables and bar area to support positive guest experiences.
Bartender
Pogo's Harbor Inn and Marina
Wascott, Wisconsin
07.2016 - 07.2024
- Mixed cocktails, beer, and wine for harbor inn and marina guests.
- Served wine, beer, and cocktails to patrons at the bar.
- Recommended drinks and paired beverages with waterfront dining orders.
- Trained new bartenders on recipes, service flow, and guest interaction.
- Managed bar cash handling, tabs, and nightly register reconciliation.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Restocked liquor, mixers, garnishes, and glassware for service readiness.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Verified identification cards to ensure legal age before alcohol service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Wisconsin Stout
Menomonie, WISkills
- Cocktail mixing
- Beverage pairing
- Drink presentation
- POS systems
- Cash management
- Alcohol compliance
- Order coordination
Timeline
Server/Bartender
clancy's
11.2025 - 05.2026
Bartender
Pogo's Harbor Inn and Marina
07.2016 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Wisconsin Stout