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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Cayote Ugly
06.2023 - 06.2024
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Consistently met or exceeded sales targets by upselling premium products without compromising guest satisfaction.
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.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Bartender
Backporch Drafthouse
03.2021 - 05.2023
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.
Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
Participated in promotional events, representing the establishment positively while showcasing signature cocktails.
Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
Bartender Trainer
Jokers IceHouse Bar & Grill
08.2019 - 01.2021
Improved bartender skills by conducting comprehensive training sessions on cocktail recipes, customer service, and bar management.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Boosted overall efficiency at the bar by implementing best practices in workflow organization, time management, and multitasking strategies.
Enhanced customer experience by addressing complaints promptly, offering personalized recommendations, and maintaining a high level of professionalism throughout interactions.
Developed new specialty cocktails to boost sales and enhance customer satisfaction with innovative drink offerings.
Streamlined inventory management systems for improved tracking of supplies, reducing waste, and ensuring timely restocking of essential items.
Increased staff retention rates through the development of a supportive work environment that encouraged growth and learning.
Sales Associate
T Mobileretailer
02.2016 - 01.2019
Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Organized in-store promotions and events to increase foot traffic and drive additional sales opportunities.
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
Sales Associate
Pawn Max
11.2014 - 01.2016
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
Maximized profitability with strategic upselling techniques during one-on-one interactions with clients at the point of purchase.
Retail Sales Associate
TJ Max
12.2012 - 09.2014
Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
Increased sales revenue through effective product recommendations tailored to individual customers.