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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, MO
05.2019

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
Cat Young