Amber LaFreniere
Washington,MI
Summary
Talented Mixologist knowledgeable about common cocktails and numerous specialty options. Consistently makes useful recommendations for wine, liquor and beer selections. Over 20 years of related experience in upscale, fine dining bars and restaurants.
Aspiring mobile beverage business owner. Crafting, creating and mastering the experience of providing a professional mixologist for any event or gathering. Specializing in crafting beverages of high aesthetic quality, mocktails, fresh infused syrups and other non alcoholic creations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Fine Dining Bartender/Server
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
08.2023 - Current
- Learned and utilized extensive bar and wine knowledge to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Suggested wine pairings to go with specific menu items.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Gaming Bartender
Turtle Creek Casino
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
Craft Cocktail Bartender
The Fed
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
Skills
- Knowledge of Craft and Microbrews
- Engaging, Outgoing Personality
- Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
- Classic Cocktails
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Creative Mixology
- Upselling Proficiency
- Espresso Machine Operation
Timeline
Fine Dining Bartender/Server
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
08.2023 - Current
Gaming Bartender
Turtle Creek Casino
05.2023 - 08.2023
Craft Cocktail Bartender
The Fed
01.2023 - 05.2023