Derek Johnson
Dana Point,CA
Summary
Aiming for the position of a bartender that will allow me to explore my bartending skills and come up with innovative varieties of drinks to offer at the bar, and provide excellent customer service to the guests.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Brio Tuscany Grill
2025 - Current
- Managed inventory levels, ordering supplies to prevent shortages and reduce waste.
- Developed seasonal drink menus that enhanced guest experience and increased sales.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Fostered culture of teamwork, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operation during high-traffic periods.
- Developed loyal clientele by engaging in friendly conversations and providing exceptional service.
- Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
- Enhanced dining experience, suggesting food and drink pairings that complemented menu offerings.
Bartender
Bucca Di Beppo
2024 - 2025
- Implemented efficient bartending processes that improved service speed and accuracy.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
Bartender
Kings Fish House
2020 - 2022
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Bartender
Scott's Seafood
2016 - 2020
- Crafted signature cocktails and ensured consistent quality across beverage offerings.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to optimize service flow during peak hours.
- Trained new bartenders on techniques, menu items, and customer service standards.
Bartender
Three Flames Restaurant
01.2014 - 2018
- Encourage a friendly and fun atmosphere with a dedication to customer service; knowledge of the proper handling and legal ramifications of alcohol service.
- Take inventory of supplies; prepare liquor and beer orders; process sales totals and register reconciliation.
- Help create and sustain a relaxed, friendly and comfortable atmosphere
- Create friendships to assist with a good volume of business
- Provided quick and courteous service mixing drinks and serving customers
- Handle a busy, sometimes and overwhelming number of customers
- Able to work well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
Bartender
Sherwood Inn Lounge
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Responsible for all scheduling
- Designed and managed all print advertising
- Planned and coordinated all product/vendor promotions
Bartender
Pedro’s Restaurant
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Responsible for all scheduling
- Responsible for ordering all inventory
- Skilled at preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Knowledge of the exact proportions and combinations required to make cocktails
- Skilled in stock maintenance and ordering
- Efficient in analyzing the stock of supplies accurately on a routine basis
Education
No Degree -
West Valley
SaratogaSkills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Clear and effective communication
- Patience and tolerance
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Customer service expertise
- Responsible alcohol service
- Cash register operation
- Memory retention
- Hospitality service expertise
- Professional appearance
- Suggestive selling
- Food service
- Beverage preparation
- Inventory
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- Able to remain standing and walking around for up to 7 hours per shift.
- Ability to work under pressure amid distractions and interruptions.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
- Physically fit and able to kneel, lift, push and pull.
- Excellent math, money handling, reading skills
Timeline
Bartender
Three Flames Restaurant
01.2014 - 2018
Bartender
Sherwood Inn Lounge
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bartender
Pedro’s Restaurant
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bartender
Brio Tuscany Grill
2025 - Current
Bartender
Bucca Di Beppo
2024 - 2025
Bartender
Kings Fish House
2020 - 2022
Bartender
Scott's Seafood
2016 - 2020
No Degree -
West Valley