Ikaika-Chevy Kim-O’Brien
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Friendly Bartender with exceptional teamwork skills. Keep work area clean, stocked and conveniently organized at all times. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
11.2021 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Bartender Assistant
Circa
Las Vegas, NV
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Streamlined drink preparation by prepping ingredients ahead of time during slow periods.
- Participated in promotional events and special occasions at the establishment, assisting in setup and execution to ensure successful outcomes.
- Supported bartenders with essential tasks, resulting in more efficient bar operations.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing patron needs promptly and courteously.
- Stocked and maintained bar inventory, ensuring adequate supplies for busy shifts.
Bar Back
The D
Las Vegas, NV
08.2017 - 11.2021
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
Cook's Assistant
Gyotaku
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
Education
Aiea High School
05.2010
Skills
- Cash Register Operation
- Patron Experiences
- Food and Beverage Management
- Experience in customer service
- Wide knowledge on drinks
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Flexibility & Adaptability to be able to work in a new challenging environment
- Friendly
- Strong multitasking
- Customer Service
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Outgoing Personality
Certification
- Food Handlers Card
- TAM of Nevada
- Sheriffs Card
- Bartender Union Card
Timeline
Bartender
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
02.2024 - 10.2024
Bartender Assistant
Circa
09.2023 - 02.2024
Bartender
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
11.2021 - Current
Bar Back
The D
08.2017 - 11.2021
Cook's Assistant
Gyotaku
09.2016 - 05.2017
Aiea High School