Karma Barnes
Los Angeles,California
Summary
I'm looking for a bartending job that provides anywhere between 30 and 45 hours a week. I love people, value service and will quickly become one of your strongest assets. I only ask for the opportunity to work with you. Thx :)
Also here is a link to my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karmakttn/
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Server
Durden
Los Angeles, California
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared a variety of beverages while ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area to enhance customer experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service and smooth operations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink recipes and bar procedures to improve team efficiency.
- Assisted in developing seasonal drink menus based on customer preferences and trends.
- Engaged with customers to recommend drinks and create a welcoming atmosphere.
Bartender/ Bar Manager
Chili's Restaurant
Inglewood, CA
01.2019 - 02.2023
- I was the bar manager at three different chili's and made a huge difference in sales, service and team training. I lowered a alcohol loss at each bar by more than 70 percent in the first month while still being able to increase sales by 20-35 percent.
- My current job is at chili's Inglewood. This location is one of the top 5 busiest chili's in the world. On average 35-45 percent of sales are from the bar(typically ranging anywhere between 8,000-14,000 in bar sales per day. In my time there thus far, alcohol losses have been cut by 65 percent in the first month, sales have increased anywhere from 20-35 percent.
- Bartenders here usually walk away with 350-800 dollars every day.
- I of course managed the entirety of the restaurant along with my bar duties. I cook, teach cooks, handel customer complaints and teach service team the value of good service.
Restaurant Manager
farmhouse restaurant
Branson, MO
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Served and managed this local restaurant for 6 years.
Education
High School Diploma -
Branson High School
Branson, MO08.2006
Skills
- A love for bartending
- ability to handel high volume
- quick, efficient, with a smile
- willing to learn and pick things up quickly
- work well with others
- Forecasting Sales
- Analyzing Profits and losses
- keen eye for detail and quick to observe habits
- Ability to step up and do what's necessary when asked, without complaint and with a smile
- Although there are more skills i posses(cooking, dishing, managing), I'd like to stay a simple bartender and so these are the skills listed to that end
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Durden
02.2023 - 12.2023
Bartender/ Bar Manager
Chili's Restaurant
01.2019 - 02.2023
Restaurant Manager
farmhouse restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Branson High School