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Caitlyn Smith

Dallas,TX

Summary

Over 9 years of experience as an expert Bartender and food service professional with a history of working across the hospitality sector; from upscale restaurants and country clubs, to craft cocktail speakeasies and high volume college bars. Looking to bring cocktail proficiency and engaging costumer service skills to a fast paced environment, all while maintaining poise and a sense of humor.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Sfuzzi
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Assisted organizing and operating Dallas' infamous "Red Monday" weekly industry night. I am responsible for staffing the record breaking night in Sfuzzi on Henderson's history, among other sales milestones for the event.
  • Trained 7 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Created relationships with guests and kept returning regulars, increasing customer traffic and bolstering business.

Bartender

Skellig
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Mastered speed while serving 100+ beverages per hour at one of Dallas' top 10 performers for bar sales.
  • Handled accurate tip pay outs for up to 14 employees per shift.

Bartender

Atlas Bishop Arts
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Answered questions about menu selections, origins and histories of classic cocktails, made custom recommendations per guest preferences.
  • Upheld and facilitated bar standard through inviting sociability and technical cocktail execution in a both neighborhood and tourist setting.


Lead Bartender

Paschall Bar
03.2018 - 01.2021
  • Developed original craft cocktail offerings on a monthly basis, as part of both seasonal and permanent menu items.
  • Trained and mentored over 12 bartenders and barbacks to top standard as one of Thrillest Magazine's favorite speakeasies in the state of Texas.
  • Honed mastery is classic cocktails, with over 250+ items available on a secret menu.
  • Acted as the sole social media contributor representing Paschall Bar with the restaurant group's marketing team, including both photography and writing credits.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
12.2024

Skills

  • High Volume Environments
  • Classic Cocktails/Creative Mixology
  • Point of Sale Systems
  • Teamwork and Professionalism
  • Cash Handling and Management
  • Guest Satisfaction

Certification

  • TABC
  • Texas Food Handler's License

Timeline

Bartender

Sfuzzi
08.2022 - 12.2023

Bartender

Skellig
01.2022 - 08.2022

Bartender

Atlas Bishop Arts
06.2021 - 12.2021

Lead Bartender

Paschall Bar
03.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of North Texas

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