Customer-oriented Bartender offering 13 year background preparing and serving alcoholic drinks. Versed in maintaining liquor stock, keeping bar clean and assessing customer needs. Friendly and upbeat individual possessing outstanding dexterity coupled with first-rate multitasking and customer service abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Smokestreet Barbecue
Milford, MI
11.2017 - Current
Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
Establishing relationships with new bar guests, making sure they feel welcomed and eager to come back at the end of their experience.
Keeping other bartenders and servers up to date on beer and cocktail descriptions and availability
Inventory and prep work for all drinks behind the bar
Creating new seasonal cocktails
Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
Bartender
Village Bar and Kitchen
Milford, MI
09.2015 - 11.2017
Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
Bartender
Scores Sports Bar & Grill
Farmington, MI
06.2011 - 04.2015
Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.