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Kaitlyn Viola

Miramar,FL

Summary

Experienced bartender with a background in fine dining and high-profile events, skilled in crafting cocktails, pairing beverages with chef-driven menus, and delivering elevated guest experiences. Adept at managing high-volume service while maintaining precision, discretion, and refined hospitality standards. Strong knowledge of premium spirits, wine, and cocktail preparation, with proven ability to provide seamless service to VIP and diverse clientele.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Key Bartender/ Mixologist

Trulucks Restaurant Group
11.2023 - Current
  • Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
  • Worked Service well for over 500+ reservation parties.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to develop creative food pairings that complemented beverage offerings.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Explaining to customers varieties of grapes for wine to pair with their fine dining meal.
  • Having knowledge for light to full body wine.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.

High End Bartender

Panthers Beach Festival, Event Aces, Ultra Artist Yatch VIP, F1 Paddock Club, Tortuga VIP, Factory Town
01.2022 - Current

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  • Provided a high end ambiance to exclusive high profile celebrities. Ensuring they enjoy their time as a guest at the events.
  • Delivered great services to large scale, high profile events hosting celebrity and VIP . clientele balancing speed with luxury service standards.
  • Oversaw bar setup, restocking, and inventory management teams to ensure seamless bar operations.
  • Maintained discretion and professionalism while engaging with celebrity and VIP guests in faced paced, high demand environments.
  • Expertly crafted cocktails and served premium beverages in high pressure, faced paced events.

Service Manager,Head Bartender/Key Bartender

Carmela's Italian Fine Dining
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by implementing streamlined service processes and staff training programs.
  • Made sure to do next day call backs to see how was their exquisite dinner experience.
  • Checked and order inventory for th bar, to make sure it was up luxury standards.
  • Prepared freshly squeezed juices, house made syrups and infused ingredients to elevate our crafted cocktails.

Service Bartender /Bottle Server

Doral Billiards
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Enhanced customer experience by providing exceptional bottle service and attending to their needs promptly.
  • Implemented creative presentation techniques for bottle service, enhancing overall visual appeal of the venue.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Club Host

Studio 23, Mokai, & Exchange Miami
06.2019 - 12.2020
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and efficiently resolving any issues that arose during events or promotions.
  • Engaged social media influencers to collaborate on partnerships.
  • Boosted club attendance by implementing strategic marketing campaigns and promotional events.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Received numerous positive reviews from clients, resulting in repeat bookings and referrals for new gigs.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Broward High
Pembroke Pines
06.2017

Skills

  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Cash management expertise
  • Alcohol safety knowledge
  • Sanitation & Safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Team leadership

Certification

Alcohol safety & Food safety


Timeline

Key Bartender/ Mixologist

Trulucks Restaurant Group
11.2023 - Current

Service Manager,Head Bartender/Key Bartender

Carmela's Italian Fine Dining
04.2022 - 11.2023

High End Bartender

Panthers Beach Festival, Event Aces, Ultra Artist Yatch VIP, F1 Paddock Club, Tortuga VIP, Factory Town
01.2022 - Current

Service Bartender /Bottle Server

Doral Billiards
01.2020 - 03.2022

Club Host

Studio 23, Mokai, & Exchange Miami
06.2019 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

West Broward High

Skills

  • Staff Training
  • Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
  • Liquor Law Compliance
  • Sales Development