Cierra Lee Mae Deissler
San Diego,CA
Summary
Motivated, service-oriented bartender with over 9 years of high-volume restaurant and bar experience. Extensive wine, beer and cocktail knowledge. Creative with developing new mixology recipes. Always willing to step in where needed, to cater to the customer, and help other staff members. I truly enjoy customer service and the connections fostered. Great understanding of how teams operate in food and beverage.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender Server
Havana Grill
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained bar inventory, ordered supplies and restocked items as necessary.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Reduced inventory losses and moved older products by creating new drink menu items.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
Bartender Server
Lunas Bistro
Bellingham, WA
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Organized bar supplies in stock room to support timely and efficient retrieval and replenishment.
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
Bartender Server
The Horseshoe Cafe
Bellingham, WA
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Communicated with security staff to de-escalate customer conflicts and remove customers if necessary.
Bartender, Cocktail Waitress
Skagit Valley Casino
Bellingham, WA
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.
- Worked in the specialty tequila bar, where I extended my knowledge on tequilas, mezcals, and agave cocktails
Host, To-Go, Expo, Server
Red Robin
Bellingham, WA
01.2020 - 06.2021
Host, To-Go, Expo, Server
Applebee's
Bellingham, WA
09.2017 - 10.2018
Host, To-Go
The Rock Woodfire Pizza
Federal Way, WA
06.2017 - 08.2017
Education
General Associates Degree -
Whatcom Community College
05-2019
High School -
Auburn Riverside High School
05-2016
Skills
- Extensive Recipe Knowledge
- Efficient Inventory Management
- Cocktail Menu Development
- Specialize in Agave and Rum Cocktails
- Proficiency in Toast and Aloha POS
- Adaptable and Quick Learner
Timeline
Lead Bartender Server
Havana Grill
09.2023 - Current
Bartender Server
Lunas Bistro
06.2022 - 07.2023
Bartender Server
The Horseshoe Cafe
06.2022 - 07.2023
Bartender, Cocktail Waitress
Skagit Valley Casino
01.2021 - 05.2022
Host, To-Go, Expo, Server
Red Robin
01.2020 - 06.2021
Host, To-Go, Expo, Server
Applebee's
09.2017 - 10.2018
Host, To-Go
The Rock Woodfire Pizza
06.2017 - 08.2017
General Associates Degree -
Whatcom Community College
High School -
Auburn Riverside High School
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