Cynthia Buckner
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Bartender bringing enthusiasm, dedication and exceptional work ethic. Highly versatile and adaptable to fast-paced work environments. Willing to go above and beyond to make a great experience for customers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
LGs Bar and Kitchen
08.2024 - Current
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by engaging in friendly conversation.
- Ensured timely service for customers as well as server drink needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Balanced table serving tasks along with bartending as required.
Bartender
LMG Chicago
05.2019 - 08.2024
- Attended to new customers quickly to inquire about drinks and start off dining experience with prompt beverage service.
- Suggested cocktail choices based on customer preference, daily specials and inventory availability.
- Maintained accurate cash handling practices while efficiently serving customers.
- Trained new bartenders and cocktail waitresses to help maintain the best service.
- Assisted in managing bar operations as needed.
- Conducted weekly inventory counts.
Assistant General Manager
Stans Donuts
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
- Encouraged, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Handled the high demand at the Coffee bar as well as the Donut shelf often.
- Monitored cash intake to eliminate discrepancies.
Education
Basset License -
ABC Bartending School
Chicago, IL12.2018
High School Diploma -
Nicholas Senn High School
Chicago, IL06.2014
Skills
- Adaptive team player
- Dependable and reliable
- Relationship building
- Beverage knowledge
- Bartending proficiency
- Accurate cash handling
- Price memorization
- Point of Sale (POS) system operations
- Efficient service
- Staff training
Certification
- Food Handlers Certifications - 06/2023
Timeline
Bartender
LGs Bar and Kitchen
08.2024 - Current
Bartender
LMG Chicago
05.2019 - 08.2024
Assistant General Manager
Stans Donuts
05.2017 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Nicholas Senn High School
Basset License -
ABC Bartending School
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