Kaitlyn Perez
Dayton,Ohio
Summary
Hospitable professional committed to maximizing customer satisfaction and beverage sales. Talented in re-imagining classic cocktails and providing new culinary spin on drinks. Expertise in housekeeping, bar maintenance and team leading.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
ModeX Tequila & Bistro
Beavercreek, OH
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Communicated with security staff to de-escalate customer conflicts and remove customers if necessary.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.
- Maintained safety and sanitation standards with firm enforcement amongst bar staff.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
New Carlisle, OH05-2019
Some College (No Degree) - American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OHSkills
- Maintaining a clean bar
- Service-oriented mindset
- Cash Register Operation
- Multilingual in ASL, English, and some Spanish
- Anticipating guest needs
- Beverage Preparation
- Outstanding customer service
- Bar service preparation
- Creative Mixology
Affiliations
- Part-Time Caretaker
- Fitness
Timeline
Bartender
ModeX Tequila & Bistro
09.2022 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
Some College (No Degree) - American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish
Sinclair Community College
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