Single grandmother raising 3 grandkids
Hi, I’m
Crystal Weaber-Reider
Bartender/server
MIDDLETOWN,PA
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
American Legion Post 420
Bartender/server
12.2019 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Contributed innovative ideas for seasonal cocktail menus that attracted new clientele while retaining regulars.
- Implemented cost-saving measures such as portion control guidelines, reducing overall expenses without sacrificing quality.
Education
Lebanon Sr High School Lebanon, PA
from General Business
06.1986
University Overview
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer Service
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Highly reliable
- Patience and Tolerance
- Outgoing Personality
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Responsible Alcohol Service
Timeline
Bartender/server
American Legion Post 420
12.2019 - 07.2024
Lebanon Sr High School
from General Business
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