Catherine White-barber
Livonia,NY
Summary
I started as a Bartender in Texas but born and raised locally. I love the hospitality profession and consider myself a dedicated team member. I am looking for part-time as I work full time, as a Registered Nurse, for the NYS DOH. The restaurant business has always been one of my passions and I have performed every task from hostess, cocktail server, server, cook, prep, and busser. I live right down the road and worked at the valley Inn through 2 owners. I am very excited that this icon is being rejuvenated. Expert Bartender with history of working across hospitality sector, from upscale restaurants and boutique hotels to local watering holes and large music venues. Looking to bring mixology proficiency and engaging customer service skills to challenging environment. 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
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Crazy Horse/Snuffys/Honeoye Pub
Honeoye , NY
2004.01 - 2007.01
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
Bartender/Manager
California Ranch
Honeoye , NY
1992.04 - 1998.05
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
- Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
- Trained [Number] new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY06.2012
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY06.2007
Skills
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Food and Beverage Service
- Cash Handling and Management
- Classic Cocktails
- Suggestive Selling
- Alcohol Ordering
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Monitoring Alcohol Consumption
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Bar Operations and Logistics
- Age Identification and Compliance
- Patron Rapport
- Reconciling Cash Drawers
- High-Volume Environments
Certification
- NYS State Liquor Authority Alcohol Awareness Training Program- March 2020 (and previous)
- January 2019 (and previous)
Timeline
Bartender
Crazy Horse/Snuffys/Honeoye Pub
2004.01 - 2007.01
Bartender/Manager
California Ranch
1992.04 - 1998.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roberts Wesleyan College
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Finger Lakes Community College
- NYS State Liquor Authority Alcohol Awareness Training Program- March 2020 (and previous)
- January 2019 (and previous)
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