Kenya Sasseen
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Raleigh Crab House
04.2019 - 02.2025
- 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 alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Bartender
Rocky Top Catering
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Prepare pack out with mixers
- Stock bar for customers
- Make drinks
- Restock as needed
- Break down bar
Truck Loader/Unloader
UPS
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Maintain the integrity of shipments to preserve the condition of products during loading, unloading and packaging
- Sort packages to correct location according to label and load chart
- Lifting packages up to 150 lbs
- From head sorter and assembly line
- Sort boxes by color code, zip code, and area code to different conveyors
- Ability to move in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment
- Always following safety guide lines for lifting
Kennel Attendant
Bayleaf Vet Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Clean and maintain kennels
- Bathe animals
- Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury
- Collect laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing
- Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies
- Sell pet food or supplies to customers
- Exercise animals or provide them with companionship
Education
Associate's degree - Personal fitness
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC02.2025
High school diploma - Biology
Rolesville High School
Raleigh, NC06.2016
Skills
- Assembly
- Cash handling
- Upselling
- Bartending
- Mixology
- Bar restocking
- Beverage preparation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Sales expertise
- Responsible alcohol service
- Payment processing
- Craft cocktail preparation
- Able to stand [12] hours
- ABC standards
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Chase that drank.
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Bartender License
Additional Information
Computer skills, Babysitting, Cleaning, Assisting elderly, Organizing, Dog sitting, Customer service
Timeline
Bartender
Rocky Top Catering
10.2021 - 12.2024
Bartender
Raleigh Crab House
04.2019 - 02.2025
Truck Loader/Unloader
UPS
04.2017 - 10.2017
Kennel Attendant
Bayleaf Vet Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2017
High school diploma - Biology
Rolesville High School
- Food Handler Certification
- Bartender License
Associate's degree - Personal fitness
Wake Technical Community College
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