Cultivate strong relationships with repeat customers/ regular gamers
Maintain bar tabs in POS (InfoGenesis) for F&B, and comps for gamers; manage and maintain taxable paperwork and cash outs for gaming system daily
Daily balancing of main register, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift.
Perform opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Promote work shifts via social media
Gaming Bartender
Rounders
02.2023 - 10.2023
Cultivate strong relationships with repeat customers/gamers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Regularly clean and sanitize bar area, beer cooler, refrigeration and storage areas; maintain clean and well-stocked bar
Maintain bar tabs in POS (Aloha), balance gaming drawer and main register daily, maintain taxable paperwork and cashouts for gaming system daily
Promote bar and work shifts via social media
Gaming Bartender
The Tailgater Tavern
06.2020 - 01.2023
Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers/gamers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Lead bartender for high volume event days i.e. Raider game days, Allegiant Stadium concerts, etc (bar was walking distance to Allegiant)
Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer cooler, refrigeration and storage areas; maintained clean and well-stocked bar
Maintained bar tabs in POS (Aloha), balanced gaming drawer and main register daily, maintained taxable paperwork and cashout's for gaming system daily
Promoted bar and work shifts via social media
Event Bartender
Levy
05.2017 - 10.2021
Prepared for events by setting up bar, stocking supplies and arranging tables.
Poured and prepared mixed drinks for high volume crowds (i.e. EDC, NASCAR)
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Responded to guest questions and requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Cocktail Server (Pool)
Park MGM Resort & Casino
06.2019 - 03.2021
Determined customer preferences to suggest appropriate cocktails and increase sales; maximized sales of specials and drinks by thoroughly promoting to customers and maintaining great salesmanship.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely guest check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Anticipated guest needs and provided proactive service.
Maintained guests tabs in Infogenesis
Bartender
Hyde Lounge (T-Mobile Arena)
11.2018 - 11.2019
Served high volume crowds during special events including hockey games, concerts, boxing matches, basketball games
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 state laws and alcohol awareness procedures for verifying age and preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Event Bartender
BBC (Best Beverage Catering)
09.2016 - 10.2018
Prepared for events by setting up bar, stocking supplies and arranging tables.
Poured and prepared mixed drinks for high volume crowds (Coachella, Stagecoach, Ultra Miami, LA Food and Wine Festival, etc)
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Responded to guest questions and requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Event Bartender
Kitchen 24/ BLVD Catering
06.2012 - 01.2018
Prepared for events by setting up bar, stocking supplies and arranging tables.
Poured and prepared mixed drinks for high volume crowds i.e. festivals, and also media/press related events and private parties
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Responded to guest questions and requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Bartender
Churchills Cigar Bar
06.2004 - 07.2012
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
Education
Psychology, Business Administration
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
Skills
10 years bartender experience (all necessary Nevada cards and certifications up to date)