JOSHUA BOWIE
Palm Springs,CA
Summary
Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Agua Caliente Casino
Palm Springs, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
Server Assistant
Agua Caliente Casino
Palm Springs, CA
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted in training new server assistants on job responsibilities and procedures.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies, setting up workstations, cleaning counters.
- Restocked bar items such as napkins, straws, cups and glassware as necessary.
- Inspected restaurant equipment regularly for maintenance issues or malfunctions.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task by performing additional duties as assigned.
Food Server
Agua Caliente Casino
Palm Springs, CA
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Followed proper cash handling procedures when accepting payments from customers.
- Promoted additional menu items or specialty drinks through suggestive selling techniques.
- Brought food and beverages to the table in a timely manner.
Server
Las Casuelas Terraza
Palm Springs, CA
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Fast on taking drink and food orders
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
Greeter/Security
Las Casuelas Terraza
Palm Springs, CA
08.2016 - 09.2022
- Greeted incoming guests to assess needs and monitor behaviors for signs of suspicious activities
- Tracked seated guests and available seating using radios
- Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials
- Answered customers' questions about hours, seating, current wait time and other information
- Offered above-and-beyond assistance to guests with limited mobility.
Resturant Busser
Las Casuelas Terraza
Palm Springs, CA
08.2016 - 09.2022
- Cleared tables efficiently to maintain high turnover rate and minimize wait times
- Restocked condiments and drink station supplies to maintain customer satisfaction
- Monitored customer movements and quickly cleared empty tables for future customers
- Reduced spending on inventory orders by using minimal supplies
- Verified adequate levels of supplies such as linens and trays and restocked low items.
Property Maintenance
Western Village Mobile Home Park
Palm Springs, CA
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Landscaper and kepted the park cleaned and maintained.
- Managed property maintenance issues such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs.
- Managed property maintenance tasks such as landscaping, painting, plumbing, HVAC systems.
- Performed general property maintenance such as raking leaves, weeding flower beds, pruning shrubs and trees, mulching beds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palm Springs High School
Palm Springs, CA05.2015
Skills
- Table Bussing
- Table Setup
- Table Setting Arrangement
- Food Running
- Food Service
- Menu Memorization
- Payment Processing
- Suggestive Selling
- Beverage Preparation
- ABC regulations
Personal Information
Title: Bartender
Timeline
Bartender
Agua Caliente Casino
03.2024 - Current
Server Assistant
Agua Caliente Casino
01.2024 - 03.2024
Food Server
Agua Caliente Casino
10.2023 - 01.2024
Server
Las Casuelas Terraza
12.2021 - 09.2022
Greeter/Security
Las Casuelas Terraza
08.2016 - 09.2022
Resturant Busser
Las Casuelas Terraza
08.2016 - 09.2022
Property Maintenance
Western Village Mobile Home Park
07.2015 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Palm Springs High School