Karina Jarek
KBXtreme Entertainment Center
Kailua Kona,HI
10
years of professional experience
My name is Karina Jarek, a determined bartender with 7+ years of bartending experience and vast knowledge of craft beer and preparation of cocktails. Looking for a fast-paced, busy establishment I can present my skills and progress to lead bartender.
Work History
Bartender/Server
9 Years 10 Months- Maintained aesthetic bar appearance through continuous cleaning, organizing, and supply replenishment.
- Engaged guests with warm conversation, building bar loyalty and encouraging repeat business.
- Verified patron identification prior to serving alcohol and maintained compliance with all state and federal laws.
- Prohibited guest purchases in instances involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition.
- Tapped beer kegs and served draft beer, bottled alcoholic beverages, mixed alcoholic beverages, and frozen beverages.
- Operated Toast POS system, entered orders, accepted payments, made change, and conducted credit card transactions.
Server
6 Years 4 Months- Offered information on new menu items, seasonal and daily specials.
- Recorded or memorized orders, entered into computer system, and followed up with kitchen staff to foster timely delivery.
- Adhered to all safety, sanitization, and food handling guidelines and regulations.
- Kept food service and preparation areas clean, neat, and properly sanitized.
Bartender
1 Year- Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons.
- Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks.
- Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations.
- Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails.
- Plan and present bar menu.
- Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age.
Server
2 Years- Provided exceptional customer service and created memorable dining experiences for guests at an upscale restaurant. Anticipated guests’ needs and responded urgently and appropriately to guest concerns and requests.
- Took and delivered guests’ orders accurately and efficiently resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Suggested and explained menu items, specials, and wine selections resulting in increased sales and revenue.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area resulting in a pleasant and comfortable dining environment.
Education
High School
Skills
Customer Service
Toast POS knowledge
Square POS knowledge
Micros POS knowledge
7+ Years of bartending experience
10+ Years of food and beverage sales
Social Butterfly
Timeline
Bartender
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10.2022 - 10.2023Read More
Server
Four Seasons Hualalai-Canoe Club
10.2020 - 10.2022Read More
Server
Poi Dog Deli LLC
10.2019 - 02.2026Read More
Bartender/Server
KBXtreme Entertainment Center
10.2016 - CurrentRead More
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