Carrie Branch
Frisco,TX
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender / Server
Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry's
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.
bartender/server
pelon’s baja grill
01.2022 - 07.2022
- FOH Counter Service and Bartender
- Expedite and run food
- Ensure exemplary customer service
general manager
757 Crave downtown / bb64 cafe
06.2015 - 10.2021
- Orchestrated positive customer experience by overseeing all areas of restaurant operations
- Prepared restaurant business plan by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors and developing projections for sales and finances
- Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment and supplies
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited restaurant earnings to correct accounts
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies
- Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees
- Protected business, team members and customers by monitoring alcohol consumption and keep operations cohesive with legal service requirements
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures
Education
Associates degree - Applied Science
Montgomery County Community College
05.1996
Diploma -
Union High School
05.1991
Skills
- Strong and fair leader
- Outgoing and energetic
- Reliable and strong work ethic
- Inventory management
- Staff scheduling and management
- Excellent conflict resolution
- Strong multitasking
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
Timeline
Bartender / Server
Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry's
02.2024 - Current
bartender/server
pelon’s baja grill
01.2022 - 07.2022
general manager
757 Crave downtown / bb64 cafe
06.2015 - 10.2021
Associates degree - Applied Science
Montgomery County Community College
Diploma -
Union High School