Hakim Wayne
Brooklyn
Summary
Dynamic bartender with a proven track , delivering exceptional customer service and crafting innovative cocktails. Skilled in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene while managing high-volume service. Outgoing and personable, I excel at building rapport with guests, enhancing their experience, and ensuring compliance with health standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Swingers Crazy Golf
New York, NY
04.2023 - 11.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Prepared and served a diverse range of cocktails and beverages efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in training new bartenders on standard operating procedures and drink recipes.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely service during peak hours.
- Managed inventory levels, ordering supplies to prevent shortages and ensure smooth operations.
- Developed creative cocktail specials, contributing to increased sales and customer engagement.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Bartender
Sucker Punch
New York, NY
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, routinely checking and documenting bar cleanliness and equipment functionality.
- Enhanced customer experience with engaging conversations and personalized drink recommendations.
- Handled cash and card transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies and balancing till at end of each shift.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes and preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality beverage menu.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Bartender
Virgin Hotels
New York, NY
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Maintained extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes and preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality beverage menu.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely service during peak hours.
- Served 150+ guests per shift in a high-volume environment
- Delivered friendly, efficient customer service
Education
GED -
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Brooklyn, NY05.2009
High School Diploma - Science Education
Christ Church Secondary
Georgetown Guyana05.2007
Skills
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Customer service expertise
- Responsible alcohol service
- Classic cocktails
- Outgoing personality
- Strong multitasking
- Creating a welcoming atmosphere
- Building rapport with regulars
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Volunteer
Harlem Hospital Healthy Hearts Club
New York, NY 01-2013- 06/2013
•Provided patient education to individuals diagnosed with Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
•Conducted post-discharge home visits to address patient concerns and ensure proper medication adherence
•Collaborated with nursing staff to lead educational workshops focused on the causes, management, and prevention of CHF
Timeline
Bartender
Sucker Punch
08.2023 - 09.2024
Bartender
Swingers Crazy Golf
04.2023 - 11.2025
Bartender
Virgin Hotels
08.2020 - 05.2023
GED -
Brooklyn Tabernacle
High School Diploma - Science Education
Christ Church Secondary