Amy-Theoni Minakakis
Staten Island
Summary
Customer-oriented bartender offering several-year background preparing and serving alcoholic drinks. Versed in maintaining liquor stock, keeping bar clean and assessing customer needs. Friendly and upbeat individual possessing outstanding dexterity coupled with first-rate multitasking and customer service abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Server
Delphi Greek Restaurant & Bar
Los Angeles
06.2025 - Current
- Mixed cocktails according to standard recipes and customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area and equipment.
- Provided excellent customer service by engaging with patrons and addressing needs.
- Participated in training sessions to learn about drink recipes and bartending techniques.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Bartender/Server
TGI Fridays
Los Angeles
06.2021 - 10.2024
- Mixed cocktails according to standard recipes and customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area and equipment.
- Provided excellent customer service by engaging with patrons and addressing needs.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during busy periods.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
Server
The Service Companies
Los Angeles
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Took orders and accurately entered them into the point-of-sale system.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery to guests.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Theatre Arts
Angeles City College Theatre Academy
Los Angeles, CaliforniaSkills
- Cocktail mixing
- POS operation
- Safety compliance
- Customer engagement
- Team collaboration
- Bar organization
- Cash handling
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking ability
- Adaptability
- Hospitality service expertise
- Responsible alcohol service
- Identification verification
- Handling difficult customers
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Delphi Greek Restaurant & Bar
06.2025 - Current
Bartender/Server
TGI Fridays
06.2021 - 10.2024
Server
The Service Companies
04.2019 - 03.2021
Certificate of Completion - Theatre Arts
Angeles City College Theatre Academy