Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Katie Wilson

Katie Wilson

Mixologist
Detroit,MI

Summary

Proactive Server and Mixologist with extensive experience in high-quality beverage preparation and customer engagement. Skilled in cash handling, POS systems, and maintaining bar cleanliness. Known for cultivating loyal customer relationships and delivering exceptional service. Dependable Mixologist & Server successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Cutter's Bar & Grill
01.2024 - Current

Received cash, made change, and issued receipts.

  • Maintained quality of garnishes, juices, and other perishables by preparing new stock daily.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Mixologist

Westwood Lounge
02.2017 - 11.2023
  • Established a loyal customer base by consistently providing exceptional service and memorable experiences, leading to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by engaging patrons in conversation while preparing their drinks efficiently and accurately.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among colleagues.
  • Managed cash handling procedures, ensuring accurate accounting of daily sales transactions.
  • Prepared classic, modern, and unique cocktails for each customer.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area, adhering to health code standards at all times.

Head Mixologist

Penthouse Lounge
07.2010 - 02.2017
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mumford High School, Detroit, MI
06.1994

Received general education during this time and received a diploma in general studies.

I current;y have some college credits with passsing an accountant class with an A average.


I am currently certified by TIPS! and Alcoholserver.com

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash Handling
  • Guest Engagement
  • Professional Appearance
  • Hospitality service expertise

Certification

  • Alcohol Server Certification - Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS).
  • ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
  • ServSafe Alcohol Certification - National Restaurant Association.

Timeline

Server - Cutter's Bar & Grill
01.2024 - Current
Mixologist - Westwood Lounge
02.2017 - 11.2023
Head Mixologist - Penthouse Lounge
07.2010 - 02.2017
Mumford High School - High School Diploma,
Katie WilsonMixologist