Carson Caton
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Heritage Mark
Victoria, TX
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders when necessary
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, mail, and package deliveries, ensuring timely distribution
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars
- Greeted
- Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials
- Conducted research on various topics as requested by management
- Managed daily office operations and maintained office supplies inventory, ensuring efficient workplace functionality
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information
Bartender
The Bomb Diggity
Inez, TX
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer
- Maintained safety and sanitation standards with firm enforcement amongst bar staff
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment
Bartender
Aero Crafters
Victoria, TX
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Communicated with security staff to de-escalate customer conflicts and remove customers if necessary
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking
- Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies
Education
High School -
Industrial High School
Inez, Texas05.2014
Skills
- Drink preparation
- POS operation
- Customer service
- Alcohol awareness
- Inventory management
- Sanitation standards
- Effective communication
- Cash and credit transactions
- Patience and tolerance
- Outstanding customer service
- Maintaining a clean bar
- Responsible alcohol service
- Outgoing personality
- Beer and wine recommendations
- Engaging personality
- Strong multitasking
- Recipe and menu memorization
- Suggestive selling
- Team player attitude
- Highly reliable
- Identification verification
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Heritage Mark
03.2023 - 09.2023
Bartender
The Bomb Diggity
12.2022 - 03.2023
Bartender
Aero Crafters
06.2020 - 12.2022
High School -
Industrial High School
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