Dana Celi
Bartender
Houston,TX
Summary
Ive been in this industry for 11 years I love interacting with guests and trying cocktails and throwing my own little twist on a classic cocktail. Bartending is exciting and gives me a thrill if you love what you do you it make it amazing. People love me im sarcastic in a good way and love my drive and hard work im 35 years old and plan to have my own little spot i can i call mine. Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. Friendly Bartender with exceptional [Skill] and [Skill] skills. Keep work area clean, stocked and conveniently organized at all times. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Oceans Ones Dania Beach
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Head Bartender
Home 2 Suites Hilton Garden Inn
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender
Taste Kitchen And Bar
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
Bartender Shift Manager
Cadillac Ranch Gulfstream
04.2010 - 01.2016
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
- Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL06.2007
Skills
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Health Code Compliance
- Cash Register Operation
- Attending Multiple Customers
- Ordering Bar Supplies
- Guest Satisfaction
- Custom Drink Preparation
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Classic Cocktails
- Dining Room Management
Accomplishments
- Named Bartender of the Year by
- Promoted to
- Achieved by completing with accuracy and efficiency.
- Oversaw employees in a bar bringing in $ in monthly revenue.
Certification
-TABC CERFTIFIED
_FOOD HANDLERS certification
Shopping
IM AN ADDICT FOR NICE THINGS AND I LOVE TO SHOP ITS A GREAT STRESS RELIEVER.
Languages
English
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender
Oceans Ones Dania Beach
11.2022 - 05.2023
Head Bartender
Home 2 Suites Hilton Garden Inn
09.2021 - 09.2022
Bartender
Taste Kitchen And Bar
01.2019 - 08.2021
Bartender Shift Manager
Cadillac Ranch Gulfstream
04.2010 - 01.2016
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Florida State College At Jacksonville
-TABC CERFTIFIED
_FOOD HANDLERS certification
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