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Jenna Potignano

The Garden
Avon By The Sea,NJ
18
years of professional experience

Dynamic bartender with nearly 20 years at Sprengels Liquor and Bar, renowned for exceptional customer service and creative mixology. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty through engaging interactions and efficient service. Highly reliable team player skilled in cash handling and maintaining a pristine bar environment.

Work History

Bartender

9 Months
The Garden | 05.2025 - 02.2026
  • Mixed and served beverages according to standard recipes, ensuring consistency and quality.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
  • Maintained cleanliness of bar area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies and restocking as needed.
  • Trained new staff on bar operations and customer service standards efficiently.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, managing tips and closing out registers effectively.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • 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.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • 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.
  • Handled cash and card transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies and balancing till at end of each shift.
  • Optimized beverage cost and waste management, regularly reviewing and adjusting pour sizes and inventory levels.
  • Increased repeat customer numbers, creating welcoming atmosphere and remembering regulars' favorite drinks.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, routinely checking and documenting bar cleanliness and equipment functionality.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes and preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality beverage menu.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, turning potentially negative experiences into positive ones.
  • Enhanced customer experience with engaging conversations and personalized drink recommendations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by engaging in friendly conversations and providing exceptional service.
  • Streamlined bar operations by maintaining clean and organized work area, ensuring efficient service.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.

Bartender

18 Years 2 Months
Sprengels Liquor and Bar | 12.2007 - 02.2026

Same as last. It was the same bar I worked for for almost 20 years but it just changed name and owner.

Education

- Social Sciences

Brookdale Community College | Lincroft, NJ

No Degree - Undeclared

Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ

Skills

Strong multitasking
Customer service
Highly reliable
Team player attitude
Patience and tolerance
Outgoing personality
Customer service expertise
Payment processing
Handling difficult customers
Cash register operation
Memory retention
Professional appearance
Classic cocktails
Creative mixology
Aloha POS
Liquor restocking
ABC regulations
Maintaining a clean bar
Point of sale systems
Able to stand number hours
Outstanding customer service

Timeline

Bartender

The Garden
05.2025 - 02.2026Read More

Bartender

Sprengels Liquor and Bar
12.2007 - 02.2026Read More

Brookdale Community College

from Social Sciences
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Monmouth University

No Degree from Undeclared
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Jenna Potignano