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Kamilah Russell

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Qualified Bartender with robust background in hospitality and mixology. Successfully crafted diverse cocktails and ensured customer satisfaction, contributing to high repeat business. Demonstrated skills in customer service and inventory management. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations in demanding environments, and maintaining clean and organized workspace.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Club Vault
06.2022 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift..
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

Bartender

Kekoon Restaurant & Lounge
03.2024 - 12.2025
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.

Bartender

Velvet Lounge & Cafe
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Developed loyal clientele by engaging in friendly conversations and providing exceptional service.

Bartender

Cafe Iguana Pines
05.2016 - 03.2020
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Boosted beverage sales, designing and promoting range of signature cocktails.
  • Facilitated smooth workflow, coordinating with kitchen and floor staff to expedite orders.
  • Increased repeat customer numbers, creating welcoming atmosphere and remembering regulars' favorite drinks.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
  • Handled cash and card transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies and balancing till at end of each shift.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dillard High School
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Skills

  • Proficient in Multitasking
  • Trustworthy Performance
  • Team player attitude
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Memory retention
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Alcohol awareness
  • Efficient Food Service Operations
  • Mixology
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Fast learner

Certification

  • Professional Bartender's Certificate – ABC Bartending Schools.
  • Food Handler's Card or Permit - Various State Health Departments.
  • Responsible Beverage Service Training (RBST) Certificate - Various State Liquor Control Boards.

Timeline

Bartender

Kekoon Restaurant & Lounge
03.2024 - 12.2025

Bartender

Club Vault
06.2022 - Current

Bartender

Velvet Lounge & Cafe
02.2021 - 06.2022

Bartender

Cafe Iguana Pines
05.2016 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Dillard High School

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