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Emily Ostert

Emily Ostert

Rowlett,TX

Summary

Experienced with creating unique and appealing cocktails tailored to customer preferences, leveraging 5 years of bartending expertise and 9 years of serving experience. Utilizes efficient workflow management to maintain smooth operations during high-volume periods.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Craft Cocktail Bartender

BarCar
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Mix, garnish, and serve unique craft cocktails and mocktails for a 12 seat, full service bar and service well
  • Created a friendly and welcoming environment, building strong rapport with regulars and new customers alike
  • Maintained a clean and organized bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations

Craft Cocktail Bartender

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails
03.2023 - 09.2024
  • Prepared and served a wide range of alcohol and/or nonalcoholic beverages while ensuring consistency and quality for a 18 seat, full service bar and service well
  • Handled high-volume service during peak hours, consistently ensuring timely and professional service
  • Trained new employees on cocktail recipes, techniques, and bar equipment usage, ensuring high-quality and consistent drink production
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating unique and visually appealing craft cocktails.

Fine Dining Server

Fleming's Steakhouse & Wine Bar
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Delivered exceptional, personalized service in a high-end dining environment, ensuring every guest had an unforgettable experience
  • Managed multi-course meal service, guiding guests through each course while maintaining smooth and efficient transitions
  • Provided wine service, including presenting, opening, decanting, and pouring wines according to proper etiquette and guest preference

Bartender

Longhorn Steakhouse
05.2017 - 06.2020
  • Trained new bartenders on company policies, drink recipes, and customer service best practices to maintain consistent performance across the team.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.

Waitress

Barrel House
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Familiarized guests with the menu and daily specials
  • Greeted and welcomed guests in a friendly and courteous manner
  • Accurately recorded food and drink orders
  • Maintained table setting by removing courses as completed; replenished beverages; was alert to customers' needs
  • Obtained revenues by totaling charges; issuing bills; accepting payments; returning change or credit card and signature slips to patrons
  • Maintained cleanliness and food safety standards according to internal and federal regulations

Seasonal Bartender/Waitress

Crust Pizzeria
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Mixed and served traditional and creative cocktails
  • Familiarized guests with the menu and daily specials
  • Accurately recorded food and drink orders
  • Obtained revenues by totaling charges; issuing bills; accepting payments; returning change or credit card and signature slips to patrons
  • Maintained cleanliness and food safety standards according to internal and federal regulations

Certification

  • TABC Certification
  • National Food Handler Certificate
  • Louisiana Responsible Vendor

Timeline

Craft Cocktail Bartender

BarCar
09.2024 - 01.2025

Craft Cocktail Bartender

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails
03.2023 - 09.2024

Fine Dining Server

Fleming's Steakhouse & Wine Bar
11.2021 - 05.2022

Waitress

Barrel House
05.2018 - 06.2019

Seasonal Bartender/Waitress

Crust Pizzeria
05.2018 - 08.2018

Bartender

Longhorn Steakhouse
05.2017 - 06.2020
Emily Ostert