Amy Farrell
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Professional bartender, mixologist and whiskey enthusiast looking for an opportunity to use my skills and expand my experiences to a new realm in the business of spirits.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Bartender
The Rittenhouse Hotel
Philadelphia, PA
09.2008 - Current
- Performed Forbes Five Star service in a high-end, luxury bar while creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference and pairings.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory.
- Created and curated seasonal cocktail menus and special drink menu items.
- Reinvented classic cocktails to complement new menu options.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with new guests, regular patrons, hotel guests and condo residents of the building.
- Attended training seminars for Forbes, AAA, Leading Hotels and numerous liquor and wine events.
- Participated with a team in opening Bar 210 in 2008 and maintained consistent high standards of excellence
- Taught cocktail classes on/off premise.
Bartender
Tinto/Village Whiskey
Philadelphia, PA
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Reopened Tinto after Covid-19 regulations were lifted and implemented a fresh and exciting craft cocktail menu.
- Performed Bartending, Serving and Reservationist duties during a time in which staff was limited
Bartender
Continental Midtown
Philadelphia, PA
07.2004 - 10.2006
- Opening Bartender in one of the busiest bars on the east coast at the time.
- Performed high volume operations while accurately maintaining checks and tabs.
- Developed a regular base of neighborhood customers and visiting guests.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre
The University of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA05.2003
Skills
- Certified Bourbon Steward (Stave & Thief Society)
- Friendly and personalized customer service
- Knowledge of Spirits, Wine and Beer
- Cocktail List Development
- Sales Promotion
- Proficient in Aloha, Micros & Agilysys
- Conversational Spanish
- RAMP certified
- Teaching/Education experience
- Special Events Planning/Promotion
- Building and Maintaining Professional Relationships
- References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Bartender
Tinto/Village Whiskey
03.2021 - 04.2022
Head Bartender
The Rittenhouse Hotel
09.2008 - Current
Bartender
Continental Midtown
07.2004 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre
The University of The Arts