Kari Brown
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Bartender with 10 years of experience in cocktail preparation, creation and bartending private events. Profound knowledge in both beer and wine as well as custom and unique cocktails. My product/menu knowledge helps facilitate guest decision making providing an overall great guest experience. Looking to bring my knowledge and experience to a new environment as well as enhancing my skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Party Brunch Server
Lavo
Las Vegas, NV
03.2022 - Current
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Enhanced customer experience by providing exceptional bottle service and attending to their needs promptly.
- Handled high-pressure situations with poise, maintaining professionalism during peak hours or special events.
Bartender
Smith & Wollensky
Las Vegas, NV
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than Number drinks per hour.
- Orchestrated numerous private parties, business meetings and formal engagements.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Bartender
Honey Salt
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Bartender
Flights
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintained tight financial controls with highly accurate daily registers.
- Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
- Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors.
Bartender
Wahlburgers
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
- Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
- Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
Lead Bartender
Tommy Bahamas
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Trained bar team on all aspects of the job as well as drink preparation and menu knowledge.
- Wrote weekly bar schedule to be submitted for final approval.
- Maintained daily inventory on product, garnishes, liquor, beer and wine.
- Produced daily prep sheets as well as daily cleaning duties and waste logs.
- Created recipe book for bar team and future bartenders.
Bartender
Piero's Pizzavino
03.2015 - 03.2019
- On call bartender for private events.
- Bartender for BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament at pop up location in Indian Wells.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Cooking And Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Chicago, ILSome College (No Degree) - Psychology
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CASkills
- Excellent Customer Service
- Fast and Efficient Cocktail Preparation
- POS Knowledge
- Team Leadership and Cleanliness
- Signature Cocktails
- Effective Customer Upselling
- Service prioritization
- Beverage preparation
- Food and beverage pairings
- Wine Service
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Menu Memorization
- High-Volume Dining
- Cash Handling
Timeline
Bartender
Smith & Wollensky
04.2022 - 03.2024
Server/Party Brunch Server
Lavo
03.2022 - Current
Bartender
Honey Salt
04.2021 - 07.2022
Bartender
Flights
11.2019 - 03.2021
Bartender
Wahlburgers
07.2019 - 01.2020
Lead Bartender
Tommy Bahamas
05.2018 - 07.2019
Bartender
Piero's Pizzavino
03.2015 - 03.2019
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Cooking And Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
California State University - Fresno