Deirdre Ertter
Hutto,TX
Summary
Skilled bartender and lead server with 9+ years of experience in fast-paced restaurants, bars, venues, private events, and festivals. Strong background in POS systems, guest service, and opening and closing duties, with a focus on accurate orders, fast service, and consistent customer satisfaction. Amazing costumer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Festival Bartender
CCMF & BCMF
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
06.2022 - Current
- Super VIP
- Lead Bartender
- High Volume
- Stocked and set up all bars properly.
- Open to Close
Bar Manager
Freedom Event Center
Edinburg, Texas
06.2026 - 10.2026
- - Supervised bartenders and barbacks during private functions.
- - Restocked liquor, beer, wine, mixers, and glassware.
- - Tracked cash handling and balanced daily bar receipts.
- - Worked with event center staff to coordinate beverage service.
- Prepared bar schedules for hosted events and banquets
- Maintained clean bar stations and restocked service areas
- Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
- Managed day-to-day operations including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, cash handling procedures and payroll processing.
- Developed drink recipes and menus to meet customer preferences while optimizing profitability.
Event Bartender
Blackfinn Ameripub
Charlotte, North Carolina
09.2023 - 01.2026
- Guest Bartender
- Special Events
- Set up and Breakdown
- Open to Close
- High Volume
Lead Server/Trainee
Crafty Rooster
Conway, South Carolina
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Trained servers on menu details and service steps
- Coordinated food and drink orders with kitchen and bar staff
- Greeted guests and managed seating for smooth table flow
- Checked tables for cleanliness, setup, and proper presentation
- Managed opening and closing duties to facilitate restaurant operations.
- High Volume
- Open to Close
- Responsible for Cuts and Outs
Bartender
lucy Buffett's lulu's
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Crafted cocktails following LuLu's beachside drink recipes and presentation standards.
- Managed bar cleanliness, glassware, and restocking during LuLu's busy shifts.
- Prepared garnishes, syrups, and bar supplies for LuLu's daily operations.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- High Volume
- Opener & Closer
- Services bar (make drinks for servers)
Server/Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
High Point, North Carolina
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Trainer/Shift Lead
- Opener & Closer
- High Volume
- Worked two stores (High point & Winston, NC)
- Took food and drink orders using POS system
- Served wings, appetizers, and beverages with accurate timing
- Mixed cocktails and poured drinks following Buffalo Wild Wings bar standards
Lead Bartender
Stumble Stilskins
Greensboro, North Carolina
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Trained Servers/Bartenders
- High Volume
- Worked all Bar Crawls & parties
- Opener & Closer
- Monitored inventory levels, restocked liquor, mixers, garnishes, and glassware.
- Resolved guest concerns with calm communication and prompt service recovery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mcallen High School (McHi)
McAllen, TX06-2012
Skills
- Cocktail mixing
- POS systems
- Cash balancing
- Inventory control
- Drink menu design
- Staff scheduling
- Supply restocking
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- High Volume
Timeline
Bar Manager
Freedom Event Center
06.2026 - 10.2026
Lead Server/Trainee
Crafty Rooster
02.2024 - 02.2025
Event Bartender
Blackfinn Ameripub
09.2023 - 01.2026
Bartender
lucy Buffett's lulu's
02.2023 - 12.2023
Festival Bartender
CCMF & BCMF
06.2022 - Current
Server/Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2021 - 02.2023
Lead Bartender
Stumble Stilskins
08.2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Mcallen High School (McHi)