Aspyn Hurn
Bartender
Monterey,CA
Summary
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.
Capable bartender, passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Strong history of exceptional service in fast paced environments. As a bartender I believe one of the most important skills is an alchemy of attitudes, being able to connect with your customers while maintaining a level of professionalism.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bartender
The Sportsman
Los Alamitos , CA
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Bartender
Distractions Lounge
Huntington Beach, CA
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Bartender
Torch Room Lounge
Norwalk, CA
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Dana Hills High School
Dana Point, CA 09.2003 - 06.2007
None Obtained - English Literature
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA 09.2008 - 06.2009
Skills
Menu memorization
Classic cocktails
Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
Knowledge of craft and microbrews
Food preparation and safety
Clear and effective communication
Handling difficult customers
Inventory
Engaging personality
Highly reliable
Attending multiple customers
Responsible alcohol service
Preparing garnishes
Timeline
Bartender
The Sportsman
10.2020 - 01.2023
Bartender
Distractions Lounge
08.2018 - 09.2022
Bartender
Torch Room Lounge
11.2015 - 03.2017
None Obtained - English Literature
Saddleback College
09.2008 - 06.2009
Diploma - General Studies
Dana Hills High School
09.2003 - 06.2007