Dakota Harris
Sparks,NV
Summary
A hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual and fine dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices, Also a well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Main Bartender
HMS Host International Dba Market Street Grill
Salt Lake City, UT SLC International Airport
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Bartender
HMS Host International Dba High West Saloon
Salt Lake City, UT SLC International Airport
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients 100's of customers per day
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Head Bartender
Oakridge Country Club
Farmington UT
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Managed bar at special events, leading team in providing coordinated service for weddings, business meetings and social gatherings.
Server
Zucca Trattoria Fine Dining
Ogden Ut
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
Education
Massage Certification - Massage & Bodywork
Licenses & Certifications
Salt Lake City08.2015
High School Diploma -
Green Valley High School
Henderson, NV06.2005
Skills
- Food and Beverage Management
- Glassware Polishing
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Patron Rapport
- Aloha POS
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Safe Serving Knowledge
- Custom Drink Preparation
- Operational Efficiency
- Dining Room Management
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Bar Operations Management
- Guest Satisfaction
Certification
- Food Handlers Training - ANSI Cerified
- Tam Card
- Servsafe Certified
Timeline
Main Bartender
HMS Host International Dba Market Street Grill
09.2020 - 03.2023
Bartender
HMS Host International Dba High West Saloon
05.2017 - 03.2020
Head Bartender
Oakridge Country Club
04.2016 - 05.2017
Server
Zucca Trattoria Fine Dining
01.2014 - 05.2017
Massage Certification - Massage & Bodywork
Licenses & Certifications
High School Diploma -
Green Valley High School