Carmen Monroe
Houston
Summary
Detail-oriented bartender with a proven track record in optimizing operations and maintaining quality control. Skilled in multi-tasking and problem-solving to enhance service efficiency and ensure accurate inventory management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Barista
Adair Kitchen
Houston, TX
09.2024 - 07.2026
- Optimized weekly organization of bar and bar closet to support efficient service and accurate inventory tracking.
- Maintained quality control by ensuring beer and wine adhered to FIFO standards.
- Helped the bar manager learn the point system for inventory
Bartender/Key Holder
Little Woodrow's
Houston, TX
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Accurately inspect liquor/beer orders, sign and write a check to the distributor.
- Learned how to handle missing/incorrect items in an order.
- All items accepted from orders were unpacked and placed in the correct spot.
Bartender
Truck Yard
Houston, TX
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Oversaw verification of large liquor orders upon delivery during shifts.
- Assisted with unpacking order and leaving items in their designated area(s)
- When opening the outside bar, I thoroughly checked what kegs(beer/specialty cocktails) cans(beer/wine/seltzers) and liquor bottles we already had so I could make a list to restock.
Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
Houston, TX
12.2014 - 08.2018
- Promoted to the bar in 2015 making it my first bartending job.
- We did not have barbacks/bussers so the bartenders were tasked with things like washing, bar glassware, tools, etc. Also, restocking, cleaning, setting up/breaking down bar among many other responsibilities. Being organized, clean and efficient were a must.
- Learned how to do the liquor inventory using the point system.
- Did weekly inventory for all bar related items.
Education
Marketing
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXSkills
- Quick problem solving
- Dedicated
- Strong multi-tasker
- Shows attention to detail
- Organized
- Great communication
- Creative Thinking
- Quick Math
Timeline
Bartender/Barista
Adair Kitchen
09.2024 - 07.2026
Bartender/Key Holder
Little Woodrow's
09.2021 - 08.2022
Bartender
Truck Yard
03.2019 - 06.2021
Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
12.2014 - 08.2018
Marketing
Stephen F. Austin State University