Brooklyn Benito
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Experienced and dedicated bartender with a proven track record in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the highest standards of safe food handling practices. Skilled mixologist proficient in a wide range of memorized drink recipes, ready to create a diverse menu of delicious and innovative cocktails.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender, Lounge Cocktailing, Server
Eddie Vs Prime Seafood
Kansas City, MO
08.2024 - Current
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
- Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
Bartender
Bristol Seafood & Steak Social
Kansas City, MO
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- 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.
UNIT SUPPLY SPECIALIST
Missouri National Guard
04.2019 - 12.2023
- Planned and conducted annual section training.
- Completed regular inventory counts of equipment on book for unit.
- Supervised handling of deliverables and contract closeouts.
- Managed non-expendable government-owned property in district.
Server
Hereford House
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
STALEY HIGH SCHOOL
Kansas City, MO05.2015
Skills
- Natural Leadership
- Suggestive Selling
- Brand Loyalty
- Data Documentation
- Small Arms Maintenance
- Service-oriented mindset
- Creative Mixology
- Wine and liquor knowledge
Timeline
Bartender, Lounge Cocktailing, Server
Eddie Vs Prime Seafood
08.2024 - Current
Bartender
Bristol Seafood & Steak Social
07.2022 - 07.2025
Server
Hereford House
02.2021 - 06.2022
UNIT SUPPLY SPECIALIST
Missouri National Guard
04.2019 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
STALEY HIGH SCHOOL