Brandi Vincent
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Accomplished Bartender with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty at Gg's Waterfront Bar And Grill, adept in liquor, beer, and wine knowledge and excelling in customer service. Skillfully managed high-volume events and reduced wait times through efficient bar area management, contributing to a positive team environment. Demonstrated expertise in responsible alcohol service and complex problem-solving, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Gg's Waterfront Bar And Grill
2022.01 - Current
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- 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.
Bartender
Pirana Grille
2018.01 - 2021.11
- 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.
- 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.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Implemented cost-saving measures such as portion control guidelines, reducing overall expenses without sacrificing quality.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seabreeze High School
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer Service
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Patience and Tolerance
- Outgoing Personality
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Customer service expertise
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Handling Difficult Customers
Timeline
Bartender
Gg's Waterfront Bar And Grill
2022.01 - Current
Bartender
Pirana Grille
2018.01 - 2021.11
High School Diploma -
Seabreeze High School
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