Emiliegh Tena
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Creative and passionate craft cocktail bartender with over six years of experience in high end bars, cafes and restaurants. Specializes in creating unique, flavorful, and visually stunning cocktails with a deep knowledge of mixology techniques, seasonal ingredients and customer preferences. Known for providing exceptional service, fostering a welcome atmosphere, and consistently delivering memorable guest experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Craft Cocktail Bartender
Sage Hospitality - Call Me Pearl
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Depth of knowledge of classic cocktails
- Developed new cocktail recipes to enhance menu offerings and attract customers.
- Demonstrated mastery in various cocktail preparation methods such as shaking, stirring, muddling, and smoking.
- Built rapport with regular clientele through friendly interactions and personalized service.
- Batching of signature cocktails and seasonal cocktails
Craft Cocktail Bartender
The Historic Strater Hotel
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Extensive knowledge of classic cocktails and menu
- Curated and created seasonal craft cocktail menus
- Cultivated culture of hospitality and customer-focused mentality, leading by example to deliver exceptional service
- Checked identification before serving alcohol to comply with state and federal laws
- Operated POS systems and managed bar tabs to track revenue
- Uphold strict bar presentation standards for operational procedures, employees and sanitation
Bartender
Anna O'Briens Pub
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Establishing rapport with clientele
- Balance drawers nightly with less than .50 cent discrepancy, and generate nightly sales, tip share reports, and deposits
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures to prevent intoxication and deal with intoxicated guests
- Creating and maintaining a fun and safe atmosphere
- Checked identification before serving alcohol to comply with state and federal laws
- Ran trivia nights and game-watching parties for guests
Craft Cocktail Bartender/Barista
The Manifest
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Mastery of in house craft cocktails and classic cocktails
- Understanding of extensive spirits inventory
- Completion of BarSmarts
- Establishing a regular clientele and aiming to surpass sales goals
- Stayed ready for customer demands by keeping adequate inventory levels of garnishes, liquor and bar supplies
- Complied with strict sanitation standards for equipment, surfaces and glassware
Lead Barista
Kayas Vegan Cafe
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Achieved high customer satisfaction scores by empowering staff to handle routine needs and conflicts with same attention to detail
- Covered customer demands consistently with effective team scheduling and work delegation
- Protected company assets by securing inventory and cash drawers against misuse
- Minimized inventory losses by directing team on correct stock rotation and food storage standards
- Trained staff in wide range of hot and cold drinks and detailed off-menu preparations popular with customers
- Managed back-end business aspects, handling employee paperwork, inventory ordering and daily bank deposits
Education
LMT - Massage Therapy
Aloha Massage Academy
Captain Cook, HI08.2018
RYT 280 HRS - Yoga
Konalani Ashram
Kona, HI02.2017
Skills
- Creative Mixology
- Menu Memorization
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Warm and Welcoming Personality
- Experience in High Volume
- Innovative Problem Solver
- Quick Learner
- Classic Cocktail Knowledge
Accomplishments
Achieved Highest Selling Seasonal Cocktails Award at Call Me Pearl for the following months:
March- Tale of Genji: Roku gin ume sour with house made yuzu seaweed salted rim
April- Ostara Sour: House infused sage gin, house made blood orange cordial sour
May- Sandia's Margarita: Watermelon infused tequlia and cordial with hawaii black salted rim
June- Sappho's Negroni Sbagillato: Empress Gin, Lillet Rose and Adami Prosecco
References
- Jenn Head, Manager; Call Me Pearl, 541.520.5747
- Carlos Guiterez, Lead; Call Me Pearl, 815.793.4785
- Allison Pasiuk, Manager; The Strater Hotel, 612.999.5937
- Farrell White, Coworker; The Strater Hotel, 864.526.0511
- Isabel Camaquin, Manager; The Manifest, 808.721.4530
- Genievive Azar, Owner; Kayas Vegan Cafe, 808.747.9906
Timeline
Craft Cocktail Bartender
Sage Hospitality - Call Me Pearl
10.2023 - 10.2024
Craft Cocktail Bartender
The Historic Strater Hotel
09.2022 - 10.2023
Bartender
Anna O'Briens Pub
11.2021 - 06.2022
Craft Cocktail Bartender/Barista
The Manifest
11.2019 - 06.2022
Lead Barista
Kayas Vegan Cafe
01.2016 - 10.2019
RYT 280 HRS - Yoga
Konalani Ashram
LMT - Massage Therapy
Aloha Massage Academy
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