Kerwyn Lewis
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dependable professional with extensive experience in the bartending industry. Skilled in payment processing and fast learning, consistently delivering outstanding customer service while maintaining a safe and organized environment. Ready to enhance guest experiences and contribute to team success.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Chicago Bar
Tucson, AZ
03.1992 - 07.2026
- Collaborated with team members to deliver efficient service during peak hours.
- Trained new staff on bar procedures, drink recipes, and customer interaction techniques.
- Developed promotional drink specials to enhance customer engagement and sales.
- Monitored alcohol consumption levels, adhering to responsible serving practices for guest safety.
- Coordinated music talent bookings for events, ensuring timely scheduling and communication.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, including ordering supplies.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Handled cash and card transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies and balancing till at end of each shift.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Prepared and served a variety of cocktails and beverages to customers.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Bartender/Server
Hush Social Club
Tucson, AZ
05.2021 - 03.2025
- Prepared and served a variety of cocktails and beverages efficiently.
- Provided excellent customer service to enhance guest experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area for safety compliance.
- Processed food orders efficiently during busy service hours.
- Managed inventory, ensuring availability of supplies and minimizing waste.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Poolside Bartender
Arizona Inn
Tucson, AZ
05.1991 - 06.1992
- Crafted unique cocktails and beverages, enhancing guest experiences and satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Collected cash bank from the safe to prepare for daily operations. and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
Bartender
Danceteria
New York, NY
05.1982 - 01.1989
- Prepared and served a variety of cocktails and beverages to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver efficient service during peak hours.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Bronx High School of Science
Brox , New York06-1985
No Degree - Marketing
Hunter College
New York, NY05-1987
Skills
- Multitasking ability
- Drink preparation
- Payment processing
- Point of sale systems
- Dependable work ethic
- Conflict resolution
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service expertise
- Professional service standards
- Adaptable to changes
- Effective communication
- Fast learner
- Service excellence
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Hush Social Club
05.2021 - 03.2025
Bartender
Chicago Bar
03.1992 - 07.2026
Poolside Bartender
Arizona Inn
05.1991 - 06.1992
Bartender
Danceteria
05.1982 - 01.1989
No Degree - Marketing
Hunter College
High School Diploma -
The Bronx High School of Science