Foley Kabisch
Seattle
Summary
Experienced hospitality professional with a strong background in high-energy environments. Skilled in creating memorable guest experiences and maintaining a well-organized bar area. Adaptable team player with expertise in mixology and customer interaction. Passionate about delivering exceptional service and well-prepared to excel in this role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Messina
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Boosted beverage sales, designing and promoting range of signature cocktails.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Bartender
STELLA.
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- 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.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
- Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
- Improved team morale and efficiency, leading by example and offering support during peak hours.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
STANDARD GOODS
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Create and managing employees schedules
- Make sales-driven targets every week
- Balance and transfer inventory
- Make sure breaks are taken in a timely manner
- Monitor employee performance and report to manager
- Receive, process, and package web orders and returns
- Count tills at the beginning and end of every shift, leaving a deposit in safe if needed
SEASONAL SALES AMBASSADOR
LUSH
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Ensure a unique customer experience that makes every visitor feel welcome, meets their needs and makes their day
- Offer a tailored customer experience through active listening, genuine curiosity, and expert brand and product knowledge
- Help create and maintain an inviting shop atmosphere that supports a life of Lush values
TRAINER / SHIFT LEAD
MENDOCINO FARMS
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Train new team members on the five hospitality positions: host, deli, register, expo, and floor
- Regularly assist front of house team members
- Act as point of contact between management and team members
- Assume management responsibilities as necessary in management absence
- Receive, process, and prepare large catering orders
NEW STORE OPENER
MENDOCINO FARMS
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Travel out of town to oversee and assist with the training of new store leadership and team members
- Cultivate an environment that supports hospitality 'the Mendocino Way.'
- Observe and provide feedback to trainees based on company expectations
- Support new leaders and managers before, during, and after store openings
TEAM MEMBER
MENDOCINO FARMS
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Greets and takes the guest's order, enters the order into the system, verifies the guest's order by repeating the total order back to the guest, assembles the guest's order and collects payment
- Assist with the prep of orders and confirm accuracy of individual and catering orders
- Run food from kitchen to guests and deliver any additional amenities as available
- Ensure clean and safe environment for both guests and team members
Education
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School
Santa Ana, CA05-2017
Skills
- Cash Handling
- POS Systems
- Online Order Processing
- Catering & Large Order Fulfillment
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Public Speaking
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Self-Motivated
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Team player attitude
- Highly reliable
Timeline
Bartender
Messina
08.2024 - 03.2025
Bartender
STELLA.
04.2022 - 08.2024
ASSISTANT MANAGER
STANDARD GOODS
04.2021 - 04.2022
SEASONAL SALES AMBASSADOR
LUSH
11.2020 - 01.2021
TRAINER / SHIFT LEAD
MENDOCINO FARMS
12.2017 - 08.2019
NEW STORE OPENER
MENDOCINO FARMS
12.2017 - 11.2018
TEAM MEMBER
MENDOCINO FARMS
08.2017 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School
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