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Cooking & Computers
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Connor Lane

Lynnwood,WA

Summary

Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments and all other venue types . Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender & Server

Smith Tower
01.2022 - Current
  • Provides pleasant drinking experience to customers
  • Serves drinks while maintaining clean and sanitary bar area
  • Adheres to proper alcohol handling, sanitation, and safety procedures, and maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all beverage items
  • Coordinates daily supply inventory for bar and submits orders to supervisor.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Enhanced student bartending skills by demonstrating and teaching proper techniques for mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.

Bartender & Sever

Lucky Strike Entertainment LLC
05.2021 - 01.2024
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift.
  • Efficiently opened or closed bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Sever

Purple Cafe And Wine Bar
01.2012 - 11.2015
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.

Education

GED -

Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, WA
04.2024

Skills

  • Organizational ability
  • Highly reliable
  • Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
  • Food Production
  • Food Handling
  • Bartending
  • Cash handling
  • Customer service
  • Serving
  • Communication skills
  • POS
  • Food handling
  • Restaurant experience
  • Cash register
  • Phone etiquette
  • Conflict management
  • Host/hostess experience
  • Math
  • Food safety
  • Customer service expertise
  • Beverage sales
  • Food service
  • Restaurant management

Certification

  • Driver's license
  • Mast Certification WA
  • Food Handler Certification
  • CPR

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Cooking & Computers

In my spare time I love cooking and experimenting with new ingredient's with my girlfriend. Also love computers, building them and playing games and etc.. are big hobbies of mine as well as traveling and exploring new places. 

Timeline

Bartender & Server

Smith Tower
01.2022 - Current

Bartender & Sever

Lucky Strike Entertainment LLC
05.2021 - 01.2024

Sever

Purple Cafe And Wine Bar
01.2012 - 11.2015

GED -

Shoreline Community College
Connor Lane