Holly Best
OCEAN SHORES
Summary
Hospitality professional prepared for this role with comprehensive experience in high-energy environments. Proven ability to create memorable guest experiences and maintain well-organized bar area. Reliable team player and adaptable to changing needs, showcasing skills in mixology and customer interaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Flotation Device
Gig Harbor, WA
01.2010 - 12.2012
- 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.
- 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.
Bar Manager
Halftime Sports Bar
Gig Harbor, WA
01.2004 - 12.2009
- Supervised daily bar operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented cocktail menu, enhancing customer experience through creative offerings.
- Trained and mentored bar staff on service standards and operational efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock control practices.
- Established relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and pricing for beverages.
- Organized promotional events to drive sales and increase foot traffic during off-peak hours.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely food and beverage service during peak hours.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
- Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Bartender duties cocktails, beer and wine.
- Attended wine clinics to learn about wine types and food pairing
Bartender
Emerald Queen Casino
Tacoma/Federal Way, WA
01.1998 - 12.2002
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area in compliance with health regulations.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Pacific Lutheran University
Parkland, WA08-1995
Associate of Science - Psychology
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA1992
High School or GED - undefined
Peninsula High School
Purdy, WA1983
Vocational - Cosmetology
Beautician College
Federal Way, WA1995
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Clear and effective communication
- Patience and tolerance
- Knowledge and experience setting up auditing and selling pull tabs
Timeline
Bartender
Flotation Device
01.2010 - 12.2012
Bar Manager
Halftime Sports Bar
01.2004 - 12.2009
Bartender
Emerald Queen Casino
01.1998 - 12.2002
Vocational - Cosmetology
Beautician College
High School or GED - undefined
Peninsula High School
Associate of Science - Psychology
Tacoma Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Pacific Lutheran University