Christina Vargas
Wading River,NY
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with over 12 years experience in large-scale casual dining establishments as well as family run small operations. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Mama Goats INC. Patio Resturant
West Hampton Beach, New York
05.2018 - Current
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets and increased sales and profits.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more food/drinks to restaurant guests.
Supervisor/Bartender Shift Manager
Dortherty INC. Applebees
Shirley, New York
10.2009 - Current
- Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
- 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.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Memorized drink recipes and executed recipes for bar and restaurant guests within a timely fashion
- Worked with many different people to create a positive team environment to complete successful shifts
- Learned computer systems, and menu items to be able to assist guests with nightly specials or allergy information
- Motivated staff with contest and games to help increases their performance during shift such as sales contests .
- Maintained a clean work environment above the standard of the minimal requirements.
- Made and maintained relationships with guests to create regular business for the establishment.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Long Island University
Brentwood Campus05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Albany
Albany, NY05.2003
Skills
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Supply and Inventory Maintenance
- Cash Handling and Management
- Mixology Techniques
- Bar Operations and Logistics
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Hospitality and Guest Service
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Engaging Customers
Timeline
Bartender
Mama Goats INC. Patio Resturant
05.2018 - Current
Supervisor/Bartender Shift Manager
Dortherty INC. Applebees
10.2009 - Current
Master of Science - School Counseling
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Albany
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