Barbra Ewing
Bartender
Louisville,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented Bartender with over 15 years of bartending, restaurant, and customer service. Well-versed in enhancing service standards and quality operations with proficiency in sales, coaching, and training. Solid history surpassing expectations and guaranteeing visitor satisfaction through responding to guest inquiries and financial transactions. Capable of monitoring schedules, managing teams of up to 20 employees, and upholding the highest safety and hygiene requirements. .
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
Aramark
Denver, CO
11.2018 - Current
- Manage inventory, multitask and respond to customer concerns ,while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Verified guests' IDs to ensure the legal drinking age and offer meals to visitors sitting at the bar
- Maintain health and safety requirements by performing general cleanings.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory..
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- 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.
Bartender
Bartenders And More
Denver, CO
09.2017 - 11.2021
- Prepared drinks, cocktails, and other bar beverages as requested and under business policies.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Delivered beverages directly or through servers, assessed client requirements, presented bar menu to customers, and refilled and replenished stock supplies Provided excellent customer service, mixed both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for the guests, and provided excellent guest service
Bartender
The Gourmet Kitchen Catering
Broomfield, CO
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Maintained all sanitation procedures and food safety guidelines at weddings and corporate events
- Organized bottles and glassware in an appealing and useful manner to support efficient drink preparation and beverage marketing
- Assured that the allocated bar area is adequately stocked with the equipment and materials required for mixing cocktails and serving visitors, and produced inventory or bought requisitions to restock supplies
- Created a warm atmosphere for visitors and gave a pleasant eating experience.It
- Administer cash drawers and plan special events like parties and banquets..
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree - Hotel and Restaurant Management
Johnson & Wales University
08.1991 - 5 1995
Tips on premise Food Handler Certification April 2023 to April 2026 Food handler training card - undefined
04.2023 - 4 2026
Skills
Team Training and DevelopmentService StandardsCustomer ServiceInventory ManagementHospitalityTeamworkPOS SystemsOrganizationalDecision-makingLeadershipCatering
Responsible alcohol service
Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
Engaging personality
Highly reliable
Timeline
Tips on premise Food Handler Certification April 2023 to April 2026 Food handler training card - undefined
04.2023 - 4 2026
Lead Bartender
Aramark
11.2018 - Current
Bartender
The Gourmet Kitchen Catering
03.2018 - 04.2020
Bartender
Bartenders And More
09.2017 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science degree - Hotel and Restaurant Management
Johnson & Wales University
08.1991 - 5 1995