Clarence (CJ) Ball
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in upscale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service, safe food handling practices, and bar organization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
The Surfing Fox
06.2023 - Current
- Creating cocktails for permanent and seasonal menus
- Pre-service prep of juices, syrups, and cocktail batches
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Bartender
Potions and Poisons
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Giving guests recommendations according to their tastes and taking their orders
- Mixing and serving cocktails for guests
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Using Micros POS system to input orders, and managing cash/credit card payments
- Monitoring guests intoxication levels and cutting guests off when necessary
Bartender
MacGuffins Bar
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Checking guest ID’s to ensure they are of age to drink
- Pouring beers, wines and making cocktails for guests
- Counting and keeping track of beer, wine, and spirits inventory
- Opening and closing the bar, including deep cleaning at the end of the night
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Servsafe Certified
- Glassware Polishing
- Private Events and Catering
- Prepare Cocktails
- Craft Cocktail Preparation
- Clear and Effective Communication
Certification
RBS Alcohol Training TIPS Food Handlers Certification
Food Handler Certificate
Timeline
Bartender
The Surfing Fox
06.2023 - Current
Bartender
Potions and Poisons
01.2022 - 06.2023
Bartender
MacGuffins Bar
07.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of Southern California
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