JOYCE WALTON
Milwaukee
Summary
Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience in the service industry, excelling in cocktail preparation and team leadership. Proven track record in event coordination and menu development, consistently delivering high-quality service while anticipating guest needs. Adept at multitasking in fast-paced environments, ensuring memorable experiences for all patrons.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Two Birds
Milwaukee
08.2025 - Current
- Prepare and serve a range of cocktails, spirits, and wine with efficiency at six different Milwaukee event venues
- Cater to bookings from a variety of clients, providing high volume luxury experiences to their assortment of reservations
Kitchen Lead & Prep
Plant Joy
Milwaukee
03.2025 - Current
- Execution of high-quality plant-based meal preparation for delivery and retail throughout Milwaukee, and surrounding metropolitan counties
- Fulfilling customer orders at local city events while educating on our mission of food health exposure and low environmental impact
Bartender & Server
Tropic Lounge
Milwaukee
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Created an informative experience for guests exploring over 20 specialty Caribbean inspired cocktails, as well as cuisine and tobacco products
- Promoted daily rotating happy hour specials and unique monthly events
Raw Bar Lead
The Vault
Milwaukee
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed guest-facing raw bar service and developed knowledge of rotating varieties of shellfish
- Maintained house stock and seasonal menu adjustments in coordination with all tiers of management
Kitchen Manager
Coco Bistro & Bar
Chapel Hill
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed the execution and prep of over 200 plant based menu items
- Established efficient, reliable systems for inventory ordering, vendor sourcing, and workflow management
- Trained and supervised team members on safety procedures, and on service standards
- Rigorous multi-faceted output, as both front-of-house and back-of-house roles were part of daily duties, dependant on business needs
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Culinary Arts
Milwaukee, WI01.2018
Skills
- Cocktail preparation
- Customer service
- Event coordination
- Inventory management
- Menu development
- Bar operations
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Guest needs anticipation
Certification
- SERVSAFE, 08/01/24
- Bartending License, 08/01/25
Timeline
Bartender
Two Birds
08.2025 - Current
Kitchen Lead & Prep
Plant Joy
03.2025 - Current
Bartender & Server
Tropic Lounge
03.2025 - 08.2025
Raw Bar Lead
The Vault
06.2024 - 03.2025
Kitchen Manager
Coco Bistro & Bar
05.2022 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science -
Culinary Arts