Kelly Hultquist
San Diego,CA
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Experience in large-scale dining establishments. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Event Bartender
Track Drive Call Service
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted in event setup procedures by arranging bar stations and stocking necessary items in an orderly fashion.
- Adapted quickly to varying event themes, tailoring bar décor and drink menus accordingly for a cohesive atmosphere.
- Actively engaged with guests and maintained a positive and friendly atmosphere.
Bartender
Town And Country Resort
07.2022 - Current
- Interacting with diverse clientele ensuring all preferences are met.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Upsold premium liquors increasing total profits 10%.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits by 10%
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
Bartender/Server/Hostess
Wild Garlic Grill
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Delivering exceptional customer experiences in high volume and fast pace restaurant by meeting every request with enthusiasm and resolving them in timely fashion.
- Trained new employees and improved restaurant operations by implementing new specialty cocktails behind bar and organized strategic seating arrangements.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to drive sales by 25%.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales by 25%.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Server/Bartender
EL Toreo Mexican Restaurant
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with a team of 23 members which improved time management skills.
- Managed cash drawer for over one-hundred customers per day and processed credit cards and cash transactions
- Delegated tasks to coworkers to ensure quality customer needs.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Education
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Sciences
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2024
Associate of Science - Public Health
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2024
Skills
- Ambition and Drive
- Sales Ability
- Specials Promotion and Upselling
- Strong multitasking
- Highly reliable
- High-Volume Environments
- Fast Paced
- Menu Memorization and Presentation
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Traveling Event Bartender
Track Drive Call Service
03.2023 - Current
Bartender
Town And Country Resort
07.2022 - Current
Server/Bartender
EL Toreo Mexican Restaurant
10.2019 - 03.2020
Bartender/Server/Hostess
Wild Garlic Grill
09.2017 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Sciences
The University of Arizona
Associate of Science - Public Health
University of Arizona
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