Kara Veach
Port Orange,FL
Summary
I have been serving and bartending for years. I am 100% a team player. I’m very clean, organized, and love stocking. I am always early and will pick up any shift needed to be picked up. I strive to do my best at all times. My biggest comparison is myself. I am an extremely reliable and dependable person and handle high volume very well. I take extreme pride in my work. I always have. Im someone you would want on your team
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Chases on the Beach
New Smyrna Beach, FL
04.2024 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
Bartender
Lunkers Sports Grille
Okeechobee, FL
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management
- All inventory and ordering of restaurant
- Prepped and cooked when needed
- Trained new staff
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests
Bartender/Manager
Lightsey's Seafood Restaurant
Okeechobee, FL
08.2015 - 11.2019
- Supervised cleanliness of guest service areas before, during and after service
- Monitored daily checklists and side worksheets to keep other bar staff members on task
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations
- Motivated team by giving constructive feedback to deliver exceptional patron experiences to clientele
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures
Bartender
Shenanigans Bar And Grille
Okeechobee, FL
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons
- Cleaned and organized
Server
Lunkers Sports Grill
Okeechobee, FL
03.2009 - 06.2014
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about offered items and make suitable recommendations
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements
- Trained new employees to perform duties
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant
- Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items
Education
High School Diploma -
Okeechobee High School
Okeechobee, FL05.2006
Skills
- Alcohol Ordering
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Maintaining Glassware Stock
- Health Codes Compliance
- Safe Serving Knowledge
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Supply and Inventory Maintenance
- Hospitality and Guest Service
- Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
- Cash Handling and Management
- Responsible Serving
- Food and Beverage Service
- Maintaining a Clean Bar
- Able to Stand for as many Hours that's needed
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Monitoring Alcohol Consumption
- Food Service
- Balancing the Cash Register
- Employee Training
- Cash Register Operation
- Food Preparation
Timeline
Bartender
Chases on the Beach
04.2024 - 03.2025
Bartender
Lunkers Sports Grille
01.2020 - 08.2022
Bartender/Manager
Lightsey's Seafood Restaurant
08.2015 - 11.2019
Bartender
Shenanigans Bar And Grille
01.2014 - 07.2015
Server
Lunkers Sports Grill
03.2009 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Okeechobee High School