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Bartender

Courtney Malachowski

Easton,PA

Summary

Dedicated bartender with strong customer service skills, 20 years of restaurant/bar serving experience, fostering loyalty through engaging interactions and personalized experiences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

O'Donnell's
Utica, NY
06.2021 - 10.2025
  • Prepared and served a variety of cocktails and beverages with attention to customer preferences.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Trained new staff on cocktail recipes, bar equipment operation, and customer service protocols.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing satisfaction and fostering repeat business.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to synchronize food and beverage service for optimal guest experience.
  • Handled cash and card transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies and balancing till at end of each shift.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Bartender

McGill's Whiskey Tavern
Utica, NY
11.2019 - 09.2025
  • Managed inventory, ordering supplies to minimize waste and ensure product availability.
  • Fostered culture of teamwork, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operation during high-traffic periods.
  • Improved team morale and efficiency, leading by example and offering support during peak hours.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Handled cash and card transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies and balancing till at end of each shift.

*While working here I was crossed trained as a waitress as well as took care of heavy take out flow. I also took care of and served large parties and events.

Bartender

Haskell's
Cold Brook, NY
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Enhanced customer experience with engaging conversations and personalized drink recommendations.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to synchronize food and beverage service for optimal guest experience.
  • Fostered culture of teamwork, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operation during high-traffic periods.
  • Improved team morale and efficiency, leading by example and offering support during peak hours.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Handled cash and card transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies and balancing till at end of each shift.

Education

Herkimer High School
Herkimer, NY
06-2012

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Outgoing personality
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Cash register operation
  • Menu memorization
  • Food running
  • Inventory

Timeline

Bartender

Haskell's
08.2023 - 02.2024

Bartender

O'Donnell's
06.2021 - 10.2025

Bartender

McGill's Whiskey Tavern
11.2019 - 09.2025

Herkimer High School
Courtney Malachowski