Cat Young
Denver,CO
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale establishments as well as open bar events. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
El Patio/Con Safos
04.2023 - Current
- Successfully managed high volume orders by efficiently multitasking and providing prompt service to ensure customer satisfaction
- Demonstrated expertise in crafting a wide variety of cocktails and beer, consistently delivering top-quality beverages that meet patrons expectations
- Maintained a clean and organized bar area, ensuring a pleasant and inviting atmosphere for guests
- Provided exceptional interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with customers and creating a welcoming environment while upholding excellent service
Special Event Bartender/Manager
Peak Beverage
07.2022 - Current
- Showed excellent communication and problem-solving skills, enabling effective collaboration with other staff members, handling challenging situations and ensuring a seamless flow of service throughout an event
- Displayed an extensive knowledge of mixology and a wide-range of cocktails, delivering an exceptional drink experience to guests
- Ensured a strong customer experience by maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor while interacting with guests by understanding their preferences and providing personalized service
Bartender/Manager/Event Coordinator
Blake Street Tavern
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Built strong rapport with restaurant guests, regulars, and sports fans in a high volume environment while ensuring an organic, enjoyable, and memorable experience
- Built a personable and professional hospitality team and ensured staff of 100+ were well trained and consistently supported
- Led staff recruitment, training, development while managing performance evaluations and employee relations
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions as well as execution of the event.
Tubing Hill Supervisor
Winter Park Resort
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Supervised 14 employees ensuring the smooth smooth of operations and safety of guests while providing a fun and memorable experience
- Performed procedures sure as pre-opening inspections of lift, organizing reservations, counting and closing deposits, and reviewing reports
- Executed excellent guest relations through animation and promoted positive guest interaction
- Successfully coped with the physical demands of the position such as adverse weather conditions, shoveling, lifting, and constant flow of guest interaction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Parks, Recreation, And Tourism
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05.2019
Skills
- Proficient in Aloha, Toast, and Square
- TIPS
- CPR/AED
- Wilderness First Aid
- Bar 3 Level at Peak Beverage
Timeline
Bartender
El Patio/Con Safos
04.2023 - Current
Special Event Bartender/Manager
Peak Beverage
07.2022 - Current
Bartender/Manager/Event Coordinator
Blake Street Tavern
08.2020 - 07.2022
Tubing Hill Supervisor
Winter Park Resort
11.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Parks, Recreation, And Tourism
University of Missouri
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