HALYNA BADENCHUK
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I have 10 years of hospitality experience.
8 years of Bartending and 4 years of Bottle Service experience, working with celebrities and high profile VIP clients .
I believe true hospitality is about making each guest feel welcome, make them feel special, important, be sincerely interested in making their experience fun, share smiles and make sure each person leaves the establishment happier than they were when they came in.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
VIP Bottle Service Waitress
Doheny room
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted with opening and pouring champagne and other spirits for guests.
- Greeted guests in a friendly and professional manner.
Bottle Service Waitress / Bartender
Level 8
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Developed rapport with regular customers to encourage repeat business.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks, and collected payments from customers.
VIP Bottle Service Waitress / Bartender
OFF Sunset
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Recognized VIP customers immediately and remembered their preferences
- Created friendly and comfortable atmosphere for each guest
- Delivered VIP bottle service in upscale environment, catering to large guest parties and celebrity clientele.
Bartender/Bottle Service Waitress
Breakroom 86/ Kiss kiss bang bang
Los Angeles, CA
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Alternated between bartending and waiting tables depending on the demand
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
VIP Bottle Service Waitress
Melrose Place
Los Angeles, CA
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Delivered VIP bottle service in upscale environment, catering to large guest parties and celebrity clientele.
- Interacted casually with customers, taking drink and bottle orders.
- Upsold menu items, promoting bottle list to bolster sales
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Lead Bartender
Nerano, Upscale Italian
Beverly Hills, CA
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards
Cocktail & Bottle Service Waitress
Melrose Umbrella Co
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Suggested cocktail choices based on customer preference, daily specials and inventory availability.
Bartender/Server
Via Alloro, Upscale Italian
Beverly Hills, CA
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed up to 100 bar customers per shift while preparing drinks for up to 500 customers at the restaurant
- Prepared and served between 30-200 drinks per shift in high-volume environment
- Engaged in small talk with between 20-100 patrons per day to build
Bartender/Server
Hogarths Bar & Bistro, American, British Pub
Williamsburg, VA
09.2013 - 11.2016
Education
Responsible Beverage Server
RBS
Online08.2022
Personal Fitness Trainer - Los Angeles -
NASM
Certification01.2021
Diploma - Science of exercise
NPTI
Los Angeles, CA01.2021
BarSmarts -
Certificate
Online04.2020
Tips Certification -
Online
12.2019
Food Handlers
Certificate
Online04.2018
GED Diploma -
Adult Education Center
01.2016
Associate of Arts - Sports Physical Therapy
Academy of Physical Culture
01.2013
Skills
- Outstanding hospitality skills
- Effective customer up-selling
- Time management and Prioritization
- Creative problem solver
- Attentive to detail
- Menu and price memorization
- Craft and classic cocktail knowledge
- Wine knowledge
- POS Micros, Aloha, Toast, Breadcrumb…
References
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES :
David Monroy (Manager at Melrose Place) 323-736-7139
Zach Peterson (Owner at Melrose Umbrella Co) 503-750-9439
Christina Hong (Manager at OFF Sunset) 630-401-6673
Costas Charalambous (Owner at OFF sunset) 310-701-0333
KIngston Chan (Manager at Level 8) 562-314-7759
Jonnie Houston ( Owner at Level 8,Doheny room,Kiss Kiss,Breakroom86)
323-578-0085
Languages
English
Professional
Russian
Professional
Ukrainian
Professional
Polish
Limited
Timeline
VIP Bottle Service Waitress
Doheny room
08.2023 - Current
Bottle Service Waitress / Bartender
Level 8
08.2023 - Current
Bartender/Bottle Service Waitress
Breakroom 86/ Kiss kiss bang bang
02.2023 - 05.2024
VIP Bottle Service Waitress
Melrose Place
12.2021 - 01.2024
VIP Bottle Service Waitress / Bartender
OFF Sunset
08.2021 - Current
Lead Bartender
Nerano, Upscale Italian
12.2018 - 03.2020
Cocktail & Bottle Service Waitress
Melrose Umbrella Co
10.2018 - 03.2019
Bartender/Server
Via Alloro, Upscale Italian
12.2016 - 09.2018
Bartender/Server
Hogarths Bar & Bistro, American, British Pub
09.2013 - 11.2016
Responsible Beverage Server
RBS
Personal Fitness Trainer - Los Angeles -
NASM
Diploma - Science of exercise
NPTI
BarSmarts -
Certificate
Tips Certification -
Online
Food Handlers
Certificate
GED Diploma -
Adult Education Center
Associate of Arts - Sports Physical Therapy
Academy of Physical Culture
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