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Brooke Vazquez

Bradley,Il

Summary

Organized, capable, hard working and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

8 One Five
02.2024 - 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.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Bartender/Manager of Operations

Track's
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.

Server

Oliver's Bar and Grill
06.2019 - 10.2022
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School
Bourbonnais, IL
05.2007

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer Service
  • Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
  • Highly reliable
  • Decision-Making
  • Staff Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Goal Setting
  • Inventory Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Delegation

Volunteering

I help organize fundraisers for Harbor House; a domestic violence service that supports domestic violence survivors in my area and across the U.S.

Timeline

Bartender

8 One Five
02.2024 - Current

Bartender/Manager of Operations

Track's
10.2022 - 01.2024

Server

Oliver's Bar and Grill
06.2019 - 10.2022

High School Diploma -

Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School
Brooke Vazquez