Gwendoline Vang
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Reliable bartender with over three years of experience in fast-paced environments. Expertise in maintaining cleanliness, managing cash transactions, and collaborating with team members to deliver exceptional service during peak hours.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Macanda - Innerbloom Hospitality
Wayzata, MN
01.2026 - Current
- Prepared and served a variety of cocktails and beverages to enhance guest experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area to ensure efficiency during service.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver seamless service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated knowledge of drink recipes and techniques to create unique beverage offerings.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Bartender
Shiki - Jester Concepts
Excelsior, MN
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels, and placing orders as needed.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and product knowledge for enhanced performance.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
- Handled cash and card transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies and balancing till at end of each shift.
- Prepared and served a diverse range of cocktails, ensuring consistency in flavor and presentation.
Bartender
The Cheesecake Factory
Edina, MN
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Adapted quickly to changing environments, maintaining composure under pressure during busy shifts.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- 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.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Server
TGI Fridays
Maplewood, MN
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, ensuring timely order delivery and guest satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to communicate menu changes and special requests.
- Trained new servers on restaurant procedures and best practices for service excellence.
- Handled cash and credit transactions accurately, maintaining balanced cash drawer at shift end.
Education
No Degree - Business
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MNNo Degree - Business
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TXAssociate of Science - Radiology Technician
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN12-2029
High School Diploma -
Blaine High School
Blaine06-2020
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Patience and tolerance
- Outgoing personality
- Engaging personality
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Responsible alcohol service
- Payment processing
- Memory retention
- Food service
Timeline
Bartender
Macanda - Innerbloom Hospitality
01.2026 - Current
Bartender
Shiki - Jester Concepts
06.2025 - Current
Bartender
The Cheesecake Factory
09.2022 - 06.2025
Server
TGI Fridays
08.2021 - 08.2022
No Degree - Business
Minnesota State University, Mankato
No Degree - Business
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Associate of Science - Radiology Technician
Century College
High School Diploma -
Blaine High School