Kate Gougherty
Maple City,MI
Summary
Professional Mixologist
Hardworking, self-motivated professional with 10+ years of exceptional customer service experience in a range of different food establishments. Successful in meeting and exceeding guests' needs and expectations with a warm, sincere, and friendly manner.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mixologist
The Canopy Lounge
Brighton, Michigan
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Created seasonal cocktail menus.
- Kept bar stations clean and organized during peak lounge hours.
- Prepared garnishes, syrups, and bar tools for service.
- Described drink flavors and taste profiles to customers to help with ordering decisions.
- Assisted in training new bartenders on proper techniques.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
MIXOLOGIST/MANAGER/SERVER
Ciao Italian Bistro and Wine Bar & Ciao Amicis
Fenton, MI
05.2016 - 07.2023
- Significant knowledge of many different wine varieties
- Excellent at pairing entrées with wines
- Experience behind the bar with a large repertoire of cocktail and martini recipes
- Execute top notch customer service, including happily greeting guests in a timely manner, receiving orders, and accommodating the needs and request of guests
- Competently utilize the POS system to process guests orders, complete payment transactions, and issue receipts
- Maintain restaurant operations by deploying in depth knowledge of appropriate food handling techniques and cleaning procedures
- Promoted to staff trainer
- Adequately train newly hired servers to acquaint them with the restaurant's best practices, operational procedures, policies, standards, and routines
- Complete wine training with newly hired servers including tastings and bottle service training
- Developed a loyal following of clientele.
- Recommended measures for improving work procedures and worker performance to increase service quality and enhance job safety.
MIXOLOGIST
The Cooks' House
Traverse City, Michigan
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible to get fresh ingredients for the bar and prepare everything daily
- Knowledge of the rotating wines that would be served with the multi course meals
- Learned a significant amount about multi course meals and pairing correct wines and cocktails with them
- Participated in wine dinners and weddings and made sure to get all the food and beverages out in a timely fashion
- Developed creative drink menus with new cocktail ideas on a regular basis.
MIXOLOGIST
La Becasse
Maple City, Michigan
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Learned an remarkable amount about french wine, cocktails, and cuisine
- Worked in a very small, but high energy space efficiently
- Responsible for locating multiple bottles of wine per night with over 600 wines on the wine list
- Created all my own craft cocktails and memorized all of theirs
- Performed daily restocking of bar supplies, including liquor, beer, wine, and garnishes
MIXOLOGIST
Sorellina
Traverse City, Michigan
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Made all of the house syrups and purées from scratch
- Created a variety of unique drink recipes, including seasonal drinks
- Helped create the full drink menu including pricing
- Efficiently handled drink tickets while taking care of guests at the bar
- When serving able to comfortably take care of multiple tables while still getting courses out in a timely matter
- Complete knowledge of the food menu
SERVER
The Main Crossing
Brighton, MI
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Exceeded guest expectations in an extremely fast and busy work environment
- Facilitated large parties independently, while executing orders quickly and accurately
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of menu items and responded to guest inquiries in a timely and accurate manner
PRODUCTION WORKER
Aspen Technologies
Brighton, MI
07.2013 - 05.2015
- Produced polyurethane automotive parts
- Attained knowledge of many different procedures on making reliable automotive parts
- Learned the value of working as a team.
SERVER
Bagger Dave's
Brighton, MI
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Cultivated customer care and hospitality
- Learned quick and efficient ways to use a POS system
- Became versed in proper cleaning procedures for a restaurant
- Attained a vast knowledge of beers.
- Used focus and memorization skills to keep track of tables and remember orders.
Event Coordinator/FOH Manager/Mixologist
Bradley's Pub & Grille
Interlochen, Michigan
06.2024 - 10.2026
- Coordinated private events for Bradley's Pub & Grille guests and vendors.
- Scheduled event bookings, deposits, and banquet details with front-of-house staff.
- Planned menus, beverage service, and room setups for multiple types of celebrations.
- Crafted cocktails and classic drinks following bar recipes and guest preferences.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Communicated event requirements to kitchen, bar, and service teams.
- Prepared contracts, invoices, and event paperwork for Bradley's Pub & Grille.
- Maintained calendars, reservation notes, and client follow-up for upcoming functions.
- Reviewed event logistics with management to support smooth pub operations.
- Supervised host, server, and support staff during daily front-of-house service.
- Resolved guest concerns with calm communication and professional service standards.
- Trained new staff on hospitality procedures, guest greetings, and service etiquette.
- Collaborated with kitchen and bar teams to support smooth service timing.
- Enforced company policies, safety rules, and guest service expectations.
- Prepared schedules, shift assignments, and daily front-of-house task plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Skills
- Training And Development Skills
- Impeccable Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Multitasking
- Food And Safety Hygiene
- Genuine, Bubbly Personality
- Guest Experience Optimization
- Liquor Law Compliance
Certification
- ServSafe Certified
- Wine Courses
- Mixology Courses
Timeline
Event Coordinator/FOH Manager/Mixologist
Bradley's Pub & Grille
06.2024 - 10.2026
Mixologist
The Canopy Lounge
07.2023 - 06.2024
MIXOLOGIST
The Cooks' House
10.2022 - 01.2023
MIXOLOGIST
La Becasse
05.2022 - 01.2023
MIXOLOGIST
Sorellina
09.2020 - 05.2022
MIXOLOGIST/MANAGER/SERVER
Ciao Italian Bistro and Wine Bar & Ciao Amicis
05.2016 - 07.2023
SERVER
The Main Crossing
06.2015 - 05.2016
PRODUCTION WORKER
Aspen Technologies
07.2013 - 05.2015
SERVER
Bagger Dave's
08.2012 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School