Deborah Seddon
Levittown,PA
Summary
Results-oriented Lead Bartender with expertise in managing high-volume bar operations and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Strong communicator skilled in conflict resolution and team training, fostering a culture of guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
NAF-87 FSS
JBMDL, NJ
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area during service.
- Engaged with customers to deliver exceptional service and expertly recommend drinks, enhancing overall guest experience.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted with restocking supplies.
- Enforced responsible alcohol service policies to promote guest safety.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques, fostering a knowledgeable team to boost sales.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to uphold responsible service practices, ensuring guest safety and compliance.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
Lead Bartender
Aramark
JBMDL, NJ
08.2019 - 09.2025
- Supervised bar operations to ensure smooth service during high-volume events.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to ensure stock availability for seamless service.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in bar operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance guest experiences at events.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area throughout shifts.
- Managed closing procedures such as counting money, balancing tills and reconciling receipts at end of shift.
- Supervised other staff members in order to ensure tasks were completed correctly and efficiently.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local regulations and safety standards for alcoholic beverages.
- Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
- Verified the age of customers purchasing alcoholic beverages.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Scheduled employee shifts to align with business needs and maintain optimal coverage during peak times.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
Lead bartender
NAF-MWR/87 FSS
JBMDL, NJ
11.1989 - 08.2019
- Managed bartending operations during busy shifts for large events.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all operations.
- Developed and implemented bar workflows that streamlined service during high-volume events.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain satisfaction levels.
- Managed closing procedures such as counting money, balancing tills and reconciling receipts at end of shift.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques to enhance customer engagement.
- Supervised other staff members in order to ensure tasks were completed correctly and efficiently.
- Managed bar area, designed cocktails and menu, and ensured inventory and regulatory compliance while fostering positive customer relationships.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local regulations and safety standards for alcoholic beverages.
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and serving guests in a friendly, positive manner.
- Communicated with security staff to de-escalate customer conflicts and remove customers.
- Maintained safety and sanitation standards with firm enforcement amongst bar staff.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Scheduled employee shifts based on business needs while ensuring adequate coverage during peak times.
- Assisted management in developing promotional activities such as contests or giveaways.
- Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs.
- Inspected all equipment used in the bar area for proper operation prior to each shift.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
Education
EMS Certification - Medical BLS
Burlington Fire Acadamy
Burlington, NJ04-2000
High School Diploma -
Marshall -Walker High School
Richmond06-1981
Some College (No Degree) - Some College
Rowan College At Burlington County
Pemberton, NJSkills
- Mixology
- Bar operations management
- Bar service preparation
- Alcohol service compliance
- Sanitation standards
- Safety protocols
- Inventory management
- Aloha POS
- Cash register operation
- Recipe and menu memorization
- Attention to detail
- Handling difficult customers
- Outstanding customer service
- Service-oriented mindset
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Client relationship management
- Strong multitasking
- Problem solving
- Team supervision
- Highly reliable
- Identification verification
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Ordering procedures
- Courteous
- Event coordination
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Ordering procedures
Timeline
Bartender
NAF-87 FSS
09.2025 - Current
Lead Bartender
Aramark
08.2019 - 09.2025
Lead bartender
NAF-MWR/87 FSS
11.1989 - 08.2019
EMS Certification - Medical BLS
Burlington Fire Acadamy
High School Diploma -
Marshall -Walker High School
Some College (No Degree) - Some College
Rowan College At Burlington County