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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Green Stinger
04.2019 - 10.2023
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
Bartender
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
02.2014 - 08.2019
Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Server
IHOP
09.2009 - 08.2019
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.