Darnell Dorsey
Bartender
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic Bartender with extensive experience at AMF Bowling, adept in staff training and enhancing customer loyalty through exceptional service. Excelled in cash handling and developing rapport, achieving significant repeat business. Skilled in mixology and effective communication, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with local regulations. 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
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
AMF Bowling
Addison, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
- Trained new bartenders on drink recipes, mixing techniques, and customer service skills to enhance overall performance.
- Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy in transactions while minimizing instances of theft or loss.
Bartender
Margaritaville Casino
Bossier City, LA
06.2012 - 06.2018
Education
None - Real Estate
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA06.1992
Skills
- Staff Training and Supervision
- Alcohol Safety Knowledge
- Cash handling expertise
- Attentive service
- Drink Pairing Knowledge
- Taking inventory
- POS System proficiency
- Managing cash register
- Strong Communication Skills
- Cash Handling
- Wine and liquor knowledge
- Quality Control Standards
- Customer Service
- Bar Equipment Maintenance
- Suggestive Selling
- Advanced Bartending Techniques
- Measurement accuracy
- Expert Mixology
- Cost Control
- Sanitation
- Knowledge of local regulations
- Menu development
- Blending techniques
- Retaining information
- Bartending License
- Interpersonal Communication
- Responsible Serving
- Banquet Events
- Cocktail Service
- Mixology Techniques
- Bussing and Serving
- Food and Beverage Service
- Basic Math
- Good Conversationalist
- Age Identification checks
- Drawer balancing
- Relationship Building
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Honest and Dependable
- Calm and Composed
- Liquor Law Compliance
- Drink Preparation
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Fast Learner
- Hospitality and Guest Service
- Issue Resolution
- Ordering bar supplies
- Conversant in Language
- Changing beer kegs
- Creative Mixology
- Ordering Procedures
- Sales expertise
- Salesmanship
- Health codes compliance
- Inventory
- Organizational ability
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Basic accounting
- Clear and effective communication
- Beverage Preparation
- Team training and development
- Service-oriented mindset
- Professional Appearance
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Menu Memorization
- Sales Promotion
- Sales and Upselling Techniques
- Preparing garnishes
- Promotional Event Execution
- Customer service expertise
- Cash Register Operation
- Hospitality service expertise
- Highly reliable
- Outgoing Personality
- Classic cocktails
- Food Service
- Engaging personality
- Performance Improvement
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
Tabc certified alcohol and safety
Quote
Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.
Bill Gates
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursCompany CultureWork-life balanceStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTimeline
Bartender
AMF Bowling
08.2023 - Current
Bartender
Margaritaville Casino
06.2012 - 06.2018
None - Real Estate
Sacramento City College