Desiree Parnell
Modesto,CA
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. Capable [Job Title] passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Strong history of exceptional service in [Type] establishments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Donoby's Bar
01.2009 - 10.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
Bartender
Nino's
07.2010 - 08.2023
Bartender
O'Brain Traven
06.2009 - 12.2022
Bartender
Taproom
04.2019 - 11.2020
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
San Jose, CA08.1998
Skills
- Ordering Bar Supplies
- Safe Serving Knowledge
- Alcohol Ordering
- Forecast Preparation
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Guest Satisfaction
- Attending Multiple Customers
- Creative Mixology
- Identification Verification
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Team Training
- ABC Regulations
- Customer Service
- Name of System] POS
- High-Volume Environments
- Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
- New Cocktail Creation
- Liquor Law Compliance
- Private Events and Catering
Timeline
Bartender
Taproom
04.2019 - 11.2020
Bartender
Nino's
07.2010 - 08.2023
Bartender
O'Brain Traven
06.2009 - 12.2022
Bartender
Donoby's Bar
01.2009 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School