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Bartender

Isabella Barr

Highlands Ranch,CO

Summary

Proven hospitality professional with extensive experience in high-volume environments, such as The Sportsbook Bar and Grill. Excelled in beverage preparation and customer service expertise, boosting bar profitability and fostering customer loyalty through creative mixology and an outgoing personality. Trained new hires, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational abilities. Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Server

The Sportsbook Bar and Grill
06.2021 - Current
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • 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.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Bartender

Parry's Pizzeria
02.2019 - 09.2022
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • 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.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.

Bartender

The Rock Wood Fired Kitchen
04.2015 - 01.2020
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • 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.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.

Host/Server/Busser/Cook

Mellow Mushroom
08.2011 - 11.2014
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took initial drink orders and relayed information to wait or bar staff.
  • Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
05.2014

Skills

  • Basic accounting
  • Menu Memorization
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Running
  • Changing beer kegs
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Food Service
  • Staff Management
  • Inventory
  • New Hire Training
  • Creative Mixology
  • Aloha POS
  • Ordering bar supplies
  • Customer service expertise
  • Classic cocktails
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Team training and development
  • Ordering Procedures
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Highly reliable
  • Wine and liquor knowledge
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Organizational ability
  • Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
  • Outgoing Personality

Timeline

Bartender/Server

The Sportsbook Bar and Grill
06.2021 - Current

Bartender

Parry's Pizzeria
02.2019 - 09.2022

Bartender

The Rock Wood Fired Kitchen
04.2015 - 01.2020

Host/Server/Busser/Cook

Mellow Mushroom
08.2011 - 11.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Arapahoe Community College
Isabella Barr