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Elizabeth Garza

Childress,TX

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Friendly Bartender with exceptional communication kills. Keeps work area clean, stocked and conveniently organized at all times. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons. Attentive Head Bartender with passion for variety and flavor profile of varying spirits, cocktails and wines. Dedicated to thoughtful customer experiences Customer-focused Head Bartender with 6 years of experience supporting well-attended events and bar operations. Expert POS system operator, inventory manager and mixologist.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

The Plaza Restaurant

Head Bartender
06.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink recipes, mixing techniques, and customer service skills to enhance overall performance.
  • Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy in transactions while minimizing instances of theft or loss.
  • Trained 10 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Top Notch Bbq

Restaurant Manager
12.2016 - 10.2018

Job overview

    • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
    • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
    • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
    • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.

Dillard's Department Store

Sales Associate
05.2015 - 12.2015

Job overview

    • 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.

Education

Vernon College Vernon, TX

Associate of Science from Nursing
05.2026

University Overview

Clarendon College Clarendon, TX

Associate of Science from Nursing
08.2015

University Overview

Childress High School Childress

High School Diploma
05.2015

University Overview

Skills

  • Staff Training and Supervision
  • Attentive service
  • Taking inventory
  • POS System proficiency
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Sanitation
  • Inventory control and record keeping
  • Shift Management
  • Organization and prioritization
  • Staff Scheduling

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Head Bartender
The Plaza Restaurant
06.2019 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Top Notch Bbq
12.2016 - 10.2018
Sales Associate
Dillard's Department Store
05.2015 - 12.2015
Vernon College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Clarendon College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Childress High School
High School Diploma
Elizabeth Garza