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Overview
Work History
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Bartender
Heather Ferguson

Heather Ferguson

Scroggins

Summary

Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Z’s Ice Cream
03.2022 - 03.2022
  • 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.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • 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.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
  • Trained new staff on bar procedures, cocktail recipes, and customer service standards, ensuring consistent service quality.
  • Developed loyal clientele by engaging in friendly conversations and providing exceptional service.

Bartender

Locals Public House
08.2017 - 03.2020

Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
02.2003 - 10.2010

Bartender

Racer Pub
03.2006 - 09.2012

Skills

    As a server bartender, I have a very outgoing personality I also have a total of 18 years of serving and bartending experience

Timeline

Bartender

Z’s Ice Cream
03.2022 - 03.2022

Bartender

Locals Public House
08.2017 - 03.2020

Bartender

Racer Pub
03.2006 - 09.2012

Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
02.2003 - 10.2010
Heather Ferguson