Desiree Farr
Metairie,LA
Summary
Energetic and friendly bartender passionate about serving in a warm, efficient and courteous manner while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and a sense of humor in a demanding environment. Looking to bring a history of exceptional service to a growing restaurant.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Electric Cocktail
Metairie, LA
03.2012 - 10.2016
- Greeted guests in a timely and professional manner.
- Managed strict beverage control to minimize waste.
- Served each guest courteously, quickly and efficiently.
- Consistently used suggestive selling techniques.
- Upheld strict cash handling procedures.
- Managed bar revenues, ensuring that all patrons were billed and all cash properly accounted for.
- Enthusiastically and appealingly described food and drink specials to guests.
- Verified that guests at the bar were of legal age.
Bartender
Mama's Place
Metairie, LA
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Greeted guests in a timely and professional manner.
- Managed strict beverage control to minimize waste.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report.
- Cleaned shelving, mixers, cups, blenders and soda guns.
- Served each guest courteously, quickly and efficiently.
- Upheld strict cash handling procedures.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage service.
- Notified management of ordering needs (liquor, beer, wine, paper goods, etc.).
- Managed bar revenues, ensuring that all patrons were billed and all cash properly accounted for.
- Retrieved liquor, wine and beer from various storage facilities.
- Processed orders on a computerized Point of Sale system.
- Poured drinks using standard pour according to specifications.
Bartender
Oscar's Bar
Metairie, LA
02.2012 - 10.2014
- Greeted guests in a timely and professional manner.
- Served each guest courteously, quickly and efficiently.
- Consistently used suggestive selling techniques.
- Upheld strict cash handling procedures.
- Enthusiastically and appealingly described food and drink specials to guests.
- Managed bar revenues, ensuring that all patrons were billed and all cash properly accounted for.
- Verified that guests at the bar were of legal age.
- Maintained a consistent, regular attendance record.
- Waited on multiple customers at the bar and throughout the bar area.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA2001
Skills
- Engaging personality
- Attending multiple customers
- Handling difficult customers
- Clear and effective communication
- Positive attitude
- Interpersonal skills
- Highly reliable
- Classic cocktails
- Preparing garnishes
- Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
- Fast learner
- Responsible alcohol service
- Aloha POS
Timeline
Bartender
Mama's Place
10.2016 - 03.2017
Bartender
Electric Cocktail
03.2012 - 10.2016
Bartender
Oscar's Bar
02.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of New Orleans