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Elaine Colon

New Port Richey,FL

Summary

Experienced bartender with 8 years of experience in high volume environments. Skilled in mixology,customer service,an team collaboration. Passionate about creating memorable experiences for guests an increasing sales through upselling techniques.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Brass Flamingo
10.2016 - Current
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.

Bartender

The Drunken Mullet
07.2020 - 03.2022
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Gaining warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • 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.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.

Bartender

Catches Waterfront Grille
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.

Education

Mixology - BARTENDING

ABC Bartending School
Tampa, FL
01.2015

High School Diploma -

Frank W. Springstead High School
Spring Hill, FL
08.2007

Skills

  • Classic Cocktails
  • Fast Pace
  • Custom Drink Preparation
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Up Selling
  • Anticipating Guest Needs
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

Bartender

The Drunken Mullet
07.2020 - 03.2022

Bartender

Catches Waterfront Grille
03.2017 - 08.2019

Bartender

Brass Flamingo
10.2016 - Current

Mixology - BARTENDING

ABC Bartending School

High School Diploma -

Frank W. Springstead High School

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