Jennifer Walker
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
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.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/bartender
Red Fox Bar And Grill
2014.06 - 2023.09
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- 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.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
Lead Bartender
Big I
2012.07 - 2015.05
- 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.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Lead Bartender
Long Branch Saloon
2009.07 - 2012.06
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Education
Diploma -
Tri Valley High School
Healy, AK05.1991
Skills
- High-Volume Environments
- Safe Serving Knowledge
- Attending Multiple Customers
- Reconciling Cash Drawers
- New Hire Training
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Food and Beverage Management
Timeline
Manager/bartender
Red Fox Bar And Grill
2014.06 - 2023.09
Lead Bartender
Big I
2012.07 - 2015.05
Lead Bartender
Long Branch Saloon
2009.07 - 2012.06
Diploma -
Tri Valley High School
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