Hi, I’m
Samantha Keane
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Talented bartender/server skilled at completing daily tasks and goals while contributing to team success. Always willing to take on a new task or help out a co-worker. Adapts quickly to new roles, settings, team members and policies.
Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean, and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details.
A warm welcoming face to any establishment with high energy.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Conceptually Social
Special Events Bartender/Server
12.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assists with setup and breakdown of events.
- Keeps service efficient by regularly restocking and staying organized.
- Listens to guest needs and responds promptly for personalized service.
- Explains details for menu items with quick ability to relay important ingredient and allergen information.
- Communicates professionally and efficiently with customers, colleagues and supervisors.
Aftermath
Bartender
04.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Prepared in house syrups, infusions and garnishes as necessary.
- Stayed ready for customer demands by keeping track of inventory levels of garnishes, liquor and bar supplies.
- Minimized errors by keeping up with new guest preferences as well as returning regular's preferences and current tabs.
- Monitored customers for excessive consumption and cut off service.
- Garnished drinks with prepared fruit and novelty items per menu and classis cocktail recipes.
- Properly set up the bar for service and cleaned the bar and broke it down at the end of shifts.
- Proficient in rotating beer taps as well as wine and liquors.
Pigtails Cocktails Concepts
Bar
02.2020 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Worked at three different locations (Pigtails Desert Ridge, Rough Rider and Pigtails Downtown) for this company as a prep person, host, cocktail server, barback, bartender and events coordinator.
- Kept up on prep for all cocktail programs which included; juicing, house made syrups and infusions, batching, garnishes and keeping an eye on inventory necessary to the tasks listed.
- Displayed the ability to be a team player as well as work independently while staying organized and multitasking.
- Upheld a sense of urgency for guests and other co-workers to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all.
Vic & Ola's
Fine Dining Server
10.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Set up tables according to strict standards, placing glassware, dishes and silver in correct locations every time and kept up on sidework.
- Delivered consistent, polished service to every table, from solo guests to large parties with complex tabs.
- Offered extensive information about menu items on request, including ingredients used, potential allergens and sustainability of different dishes.
- Advised customers on proper wine and liquor pairings for different foods.
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts from English
11.2016
Skills
- Professional Appearance
- Customer Service
- Engaging Customers
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Quality Assurance
- Cleanliness and Sanitation
- Menu Development
- Food and Beverage Service
- Safe Alcohol Service
- Staff Training
- Event Setup, Breakdown and Preparation
Timeline
Special Events Bartender/Server
Conceptually Social
12.2023 - Current
Bartender
Aftermath
04.2023 - 12.2023
Bar
Pigtails Cocktails Concepts
02.2020 - 03.2023
Fine Dining Server
Vic & Ola's
10.2019 - 02.2020
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts from English