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Keisha Barnes

Houston,TX

Summary

An experienced Bartender with a passion for providing excellent customer service. Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain well-stocked bars. Demonstrated success in opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, and preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Domain Houston
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Bar Manager

Cru Memphis
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Maintained spotless, well-stocked bar organized and ready for customer demands.
  • Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
  • Guaranteed optimal beverage stock by assessing inventory and collaborating with owners for corrective action planning to limit expenses.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.

Bartender

Love Night Club
04.2018 - 11.2020
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.

Bartender

Embassy Night Lounge
01.2016 - 09.2019
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Memphis, United States
05.2011

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Strayer University
Washington, DC
09.2018

Skills

  • Elegant food plating
  • Monitoring Alcohol Consumption
  • Cocktail Service
  • Teamwork and Professionalism
  • Cash handling and management
  • Changing beer kegs
  • Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
  • Responsible Serving
  • Handling Difficult Customers

Timeline

Bartender

Domain Houston
10.2023 - 01.2024

Bar Manager

Cru Memphis
09.2022 - 09.2023

Bartender

Love Night Club
04.2018 - 11.2020

Bartender

Embassy Night Lounge
01.2016 - 09.2019

High School Diploma -

Central High School

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Strayer University

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