Brenda Evangs
San Gabriel,CA
Summary
Experienced bartender with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service abilities. Knowledgeable about combining drinks and dedicated to providing high-quality, efficient service. Quick learner who settles into new work environment with ease.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Bartender/Server
Applebee's
08.2016 - 12.2023
- Mastered restaurant menu, including new food and beverage items as added to the menu.
- Recommend menu items based on customer needs and preferences, including upselling complementary dishes and drinks.
- Maintained a positive attitude during busy hours and developed relationships with guests.
- Maintained relationships with local community by providing tailored service.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Bartender
Tom's Watch Bar
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Sustained a clean bar by regular wiping, disposing of debris and bottles, filling ice bins and washing glasses behind the bar as needed.
- Prepared alcoholic, non-alcoholic and other beverages for customers and servers in accordance with standard recipes.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, introducing new cocktails and techniques to the menu.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
Bartender/Server
Craft Hill
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Monitored behavior at the bar to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
- Checked identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.
- Implemented cost-saving measures such as portion control guidelines, reducing overall expenses without sacrificing quality.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 01.2020 - 05.2022
Associates of Business Administration, Associates of Science Degree in Criminology -
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA 01.2019 - 05.2020
Skills
Awards
Bartender Cocktail Regional Competition - First place - Appblebee's - 2022
Certification
ABC Bartending School
Timeline
ABC Bartending School
08-2023
Bartender
Tom's Watch Bar
06.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
California State University Dominguez Hills
01.2020 - 05.2022
Bartender/Server
Craft Hill
02.2019 - 10.2019
Associates of Business Administration, Associates of Science Degree in Criminology -
Pasadena City College
01.2019 - 05.2020
Bartender/Server
Applebee's
08.2016 - 12.2023
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