Blaire Patterson
Menifee,CA
Summary
Proven to excel in high-volume environments, I leveraged my strong multitasking and exceptional customer service skills at 1909 Temecula to significantly enhance the guest experience. My contributions to menu design and process streamlining not only boosted sales but also fostered a loyal clientele, showcasing my reliability and deep knowledge of beverages.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
1909 Temecula
10.2024 - Current
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, preserving positive relationships between the business and its clientele.
- Trained new bartenders on company policies, drink recipes, and customer service best practices to maintain consistent performance across the team.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Bartender
Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Bartender/Shift Lead
Downtown Public House Murrieta
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Craft Bartender
1909 Temecula
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Contributed to menu design by incorporating customer feedback into the selection process, resulting in increased sales of featured items.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives while maintaining premium quality offerings for clientele.
- Enhanced customer experience by creating visually appealing and unique craft cocktails.
- Assisted management in reducing waste by implementing proper portion control measures during drink preparation.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to incorporate seasonal ingredients into innovative cocktail offerings.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Education
General Studies
Paloma Valley High School
Menifee, CA06.2004
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer Service
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Highly reliable
Timeline
Lead Bartender
1909 Temecula
10.2024 - Current
Bartender
Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
05.2023 - 10.2024
Bartender/Shift Lead
Downtown Public House Murrieta
08.2022 - 05.2023
Craft Bartender
1909 Temecula
09.2020 - 08.2022
General Studies
Paloma Valley High School