Kara White
Washington,DC
Summary
Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beverage Manager
Good NU Hospitality, The Villa Restaurant
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service.
- Designed beverage menus.
- Purchased beverage stock and handled all inventory needs.
- Assisted in hiring decisions by conducting interviews with prospective bar staff candidates.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Coordinated daily and nightly shift safety and sanitation procedures for bar area.
Bartender
Good NU Hospitality, The Biltmore Bar and Grille
07.2021 - Current
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Streamlined bar operations by maintaining clean, organized, well stocked work areas, ensuring efficient service.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Bartender
Thunder Road Night Club
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Served high customer volumes daily during live music shows and special events.
- Streamlined drink preparation processes by maintaining a well-organized workstation with readily accessible tools, glassware, and ingredients.
- Demonstrated versatility by adapting quickly to evolving needs during high-volume periods or special events without compromising quality of service.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Handled cash and card transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies and balancing till at end of each shift.
- Fostered culture of teamwork, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operation during high-traffic periods.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - English
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MASkills
- Team player attitude
- Responsible alcohol service
- Service-oriented mindset
- Menu memorization
- Highly reliable
- POS software proficiency
- Strong Server
- Payment processing and money handling
Certification
TIPS Certified
Timeline
Beverage Manager
Good NU Hospitality, The Villa Restaurant
04.2024 - Current
Bartender
Good NU Hospitality, The Biltmore Bar and Grille
07.2021 - Current
Bartender
Thunder Road Night Club
03.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor's Degree - English
University of Massachusetts, Boston
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