Kimberly Hartz
Canoga Park,CA
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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Sage Plant-Based Bistro
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
Bartender
Fuego Bar & Grill
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Bartender
Yard House
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Server
Yard House
03.2019 - 09.2019
- 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.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Shift Lead
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S - Bar & Restaurant
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
- Handled table service and other dining room tasks to address shortfalls due to unexpected absences or unusual service volumes.
Hostess / Expeditor / Server
Red Robin
11.2010 - 09.2017
- 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.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology Education
Sypek Vocational School
Ewing, NJ06.2013
High School Diploma -
Steinert High School
Hamilton Square, NJ06.2013
Skills
- High-Volume Environments
- Excellent Judgment
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Drink Consistency
- Energetic and Outgoing
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Servsafe Certified
- Responsible Serving
- Maintaining a Clean Bar
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
- Creative Mixology
Timeline
Bartender
Sage Plant-Based Bistro
03.2023 - 06.2023
Bartender
Fuego Bar & Grill
08.2022 - 04.2023
Bartender
Yard House
09.2019 - 08.2022
Server
Yard House
03.2019 - 09.2019
Shift Lead
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S - Bar & Restaurant
09.2017 - 02.2018
Hostess / Expeditor / Server
Red Robin
11.2010 - 09.2017
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology Education
Sypek Vocational School
High School Diploma -
Steinert High School
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