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Kinzie Larson

Bondurant,IA

Summary

Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. 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. Top-notch [Job Title] delivers prompt, friendly service and prepares and presents food and drinks to uncompromisingly meet company standards. Communicates, leads and directs bar staff on all levels of service and efficiently handles and corrects customer complaints to help operation run efficiently. Supervises multiple aspects of supplying, running and operating bar to provides positive customer experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender / Manager

Texas Roadhouse
08.2013 - Current
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
  • Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • 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.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank, and stocked service bar.
  • Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

Bartender

Team 36 Bar & Grill
08.2019 - 09.2023
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.

Server

Jethros Smokehouse Steaks
08.2017 - 09.2020
  • 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.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.

Staffing Coordinator, Nursing Administration

Total Nurses Network
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assisted with personnel records management to support recordkeeping accuracy.
  • Collaborated with manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
  • Conducted reference checks and screening of potential candidates to support onboarding process.
  • Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
  • Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations.
  • Utilized online applicant tracking system to screen resumes for all job openings.
  • Facilitated smooth employee transitions with comprehensive onboarding program.
  • Reviewed and adjudicated requests for PTO, vacation, maternity leave and both paid and unpaid leaves of absences.
  • Maintained accurate attendance records and assisted with disciplinary processes in cases of excessive absences or tardiness.

Education

GED -

DMACC
Ankeny, IA
05.2011

Skills

  • Credit and Cash Transactions
  • Regulator Compliance
  • Developing Special Dishes and Recipes
  • Ordering Procedures
  • Storage Organization
  • Aloha POS
  • Energetic and Outgoing
  • Alcohol Ordering
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Attending Multiple Customers
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Order Management
  • Organizational Abilities

Timeline

Bartender

Team 36 Bar & Grill
08.2019 - 09.2023

Staffing Coordinator, Nursing Administration

Total Nurses Network
08.2018 - 01.2019

Server

Jethros Smokehouse Steaks
08.2017 - 09.2020

Bartender / Manager

Texas Roadhouse
08.2013 - Current

GED -

DMACC

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