Alma Smith
Chicago,IL
Summary
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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
MK Savvy
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
Bartender
Beauty Bar
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
Bartender
The New Dating Game
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
Bartender
Lake Shore Cafe
Chicago, IL
10.2009 - 03.2019
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chicago Vocational Career Academy
Chicago, IL06.2002
Skills
- Health Codes Compliance
- Proficient in Mixology
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Extensive Spirits Knowledge
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Age Identification and Compliance
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Food and Beverage Service
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Cash Handling and Management
Timeline
Bartender
MK Savvy
05.2023 - Current
Bartender
The New Dating Game
06.2022 - 04.2023
Bartender
Beauty Bar
04.2022 - 05.2023
Bartender
Lake Shore Cafe
10.2009 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Chicago Vocational Career Academy