De Marie Ciavarro
Cape Coral
Summary
Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Bartender
Riley & Jakes
Clinton
11.2018 - 05.2026
- Mix cocktails and serve beverages to customers at busy bar environment.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar area throughout shifts.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service for patrons.
- Provide excellent customer service by engaging with guests and taking orders.
- Handle cash transactions accurately and process payments efficiently.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Poured wine, beer, and cocktails for patrons.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Refilled ice bins and coolers during shift.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings, and special promotions.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Assisted customers in locating products and provided recommendations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sales floor and stock areas.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Participated in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels.
- Trained new associates on store policies and customer service practices.
- Ensured the cleanliness and tidiness of the store.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills at all times.
- Provided cash register operations and handled customer payments.
- Stocked, replenished, and organized inventory to keep store merchandise fresh.
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for store operation.
- Helped load and unload deliveries from vendors to maintain inventory levels in the store.
- Processed returns and exchanges according to company policy.
- Assigned duties such as restocking shelves or cleaning work areas to team members.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on their needs and preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store shelves and displays.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
Education
Esthetician Licence - Esthetcian
Aveda Insitute
Charlotte, NC 06.2008 - 04.2009
High Point Regional High School
Wantage, NJSkills
- Cocktail preparation
- Beverage preparation
- Classic cocktails
- Beverage pairing
- Wine and liquor expertise
- Beer and wine recommendations
- Suggestive sellings
- Bar service preparation
- Liquor restocking
- Bar restocking
- Recipe and menu memorization
- Garnishing drinks
- Preparing garnishes
- Identification verification
- Cash handling
- Cash register operation
- Cash and credit transactions
- POS operation
- Inventory management
- Maintaining a clean bar
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Alcohol compliance
- Alcohol awareness
- Food service
- Food running
- Customer service
- Customer engagement
- Team collaboration
- Team player attitude
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Anticipating guest needs
- Patience and tolerance
- Highly reliable
- Outgoing personality
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Health codes compliance
- Cash handling
- Able to stand [number] hours
- Customer engagement
- Drink garnishing
Affiliations
- Love cooking and gardening
- Physical labor
- Try to get to the gym 3x aweek
- Family
Timeline
Bartender
Riley & Jakes
11.2018 - 05.2026
Esthetician Licence - Esthetcian
Aveda Insitute
06.2008 - 04.2009
High Point Regional High School