Brianne Bates
Savannah,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable bartender with several years of background (I can extend restaurant experience from jobs previous to my resume upon request) preparing and serving alcoholic drinks and providing exceptional customer service. Versed in maintaining liquor stock, keeping bar clean and assessing customer needs quickly and accurately. Friendly and detail oriented service is what I do best.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bartender/Server
Cafe at City Market
Savannah
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared and assisted in teaching new staff about cocktails and beer.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area including special projects to ensure a well put together bar
- Developed a deep understanding of the POS system and handled money for the bar drawer and restaurant bank on shift
- Assisted in inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Serving shifts, I was first on prime serving shifts before moving mostly to bar
Recycler
Aramark
Knoxville, Tennessee
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated recycling machinery to process various materials efficiently.
- Sorted recyclable materials into designated categories for proper processing.
- Certified and Operated a motorized pallet jack
Bartender/server
Ascent Lounge- Four Seasons
Jackson, Wyoming
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in leading Sommelier lessons for guest
- Have a well versed understanding of mixology and closely study under Sommeliers
- Responsible for an in depth knowledge of the food and cocktail menu as well as wine and cocktail pairings
- Prepare and serve high-end cocktails for the Ascent Lounge as well as its attached fine dining West Bank grill
- Participate in leading or assisting bar events alongside the banquet team
- Serve tables and bar guests under both four seasons resorts as well as Forbes five star standards
Server/Bartender
Mountaineer - Grande Denali
Denali National Park and Preserve , AK
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintain a well versed knowledge of local cuisine and culture
- Be able to prepare and serve eccentric cocktails using local ingredients
- Serve tables with a resort level standard as well as educating guest on local wildlife and providing information about local businesses, park information and events
Server/Management Trainee
Cheddars Stratch Kitchen
Knoxville, Tennessee
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service and help other staff as lead server in prime shifts.
- Assign side work and other duties for FOH employees
- Introduced matrixes for the food and beverage menus so staff had a better understanding of sourcing, ingredients, and allergy information
- Worked alongside the General Manager to learn restaurant functions and ordering systems
Server
Sparkys Landing
Marathon, Florida
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Be able to see and determine if fish brought in were able to be prepared by our bring your own catch kitchen staff
- Have a understanding on a very large and specific cocktail menu
- Sparkys is one of the hottest restaurants in the Florida Keys and required a unique serving and bar service style to give a keys experience with higher staff expectations
Education
Rapid City Central High School
Rapid City, SDSkills
- Active Savannah and Tybee ServSafe Certification
- Active Advanced Life Support Certification (Advanced Infant, Child and Adult CPR)
- Sommelier training but not certification
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Cafe at City Market
09.2024 - Current
Recycler
Aramark
06.2024 - 08.2024
Bartender/server
Ascent Lounge- Four Seasons
11.2023 - 05.2024
Server/Bartender
Mountaineer - Grande Denali
04.2022 - 08.2022
Server/Management Trainee
Cheddars Stratch Kitchen
10.2021 - 03.2022
Server
Sparkys Landing
01.2020 - 05.2020
Rapid City Central High School