Katherine Strickland
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Reliable and customer service-oriented bartender with several years of experience in the service industry. High volume as well as management experience in corporate and local bars. Highly efficient multitasker comfortable in high-intensity settings as well as exceptional customer service amongst a variety of customers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Shift Manager
Rooftop Taco and Tequila Bar
Ocean Springs, MS
10.2022 - Current
- Open bar, including setting up wells, stocking low inventory, counting cash drawers for the start of the business day, and meeting with the team on any specials or events for the day.
- Greet all customers, take drink and food orders, fix drinks for the bar and server tables, and resolve any customer issues.
- Assist bartenders and servers with any voids, comps, or discounts needed.
- Close down the bar, including the breakdown of wells, clean all surfaces, sweep, mop, wash dishes, clean the bathrooms, input customer receipts, and count down cash drawers for all bartenders.
Bartender
Chill Lounge IP Casino
Biloxi, MS
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Open the bar, including setting up wells, stocking inventory, counting cash drawers, and checking the calendar for any events that may require specific setup for the day.
- Complete monthly inventories for the bar.
- Mix and serve bar and VIP table service drinks, keep track of bar tabs, and follow ID policy.
- Bartend for special events throughout the week, including concerts, company events, holiday parties, conventions, and private parties.
- Closed the bar, which included breaking down the wells, cleaning all surfaces, washing dishes, taking out the trash, counting down cash drawers, and inputting all customer receipts.
Cocktail Server
IP Casino
Biloxi, MS
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
- Monitored guest consumption of alcohol and intervened as needed according to established guidelines.
- Performed opening, closing duties such as setting up, breaking down the bar area.
- Adhered to all company policies regarding responsible alcohol service practices.
- Stocked ice, napkins, straws, condiments, on the bar top.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS05-2016
Skills
- Customer service expertise
- Beverage knowledge
- Ordering Supplies
- POS System Operation
- Marketing and sales experience
- Health codes compliance
- Maintaining a clean bar
- Engaging personality
Timeline
Bartender/Shift Manager
Rooftop Taco and Tequila Bar
10.2022 - Current
Bartender
Chill Lounge IP Casino
07.2021 - 10.2022
Cocktail Server
IP Casino
01.2021 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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