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Kori Miller

Spokane Valley

Summary

Dynamic and engaging Bartender with a proven track record at Iron Horse, adept at handling high customer volumes and complex problem-solving. Excelled in customer service expertise and creative mixology, significantly enhancing guest satisfaction. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and professionalism, ensuring smooth operations during peak events.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Iron Horse
04.2021 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, days, 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 and drawers.
  • 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.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
  • Enhanced establishment's reputation, consistently receiving positive feedback on customer satisfaction surveys.
  • Boosted beverage sales, designing and promoting range of signature cocktails.
  • Handled cash and card transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies and balancing till at end of each shift.
  • Enhanced dining experience, suggesting food and drink pairings that complemented menu offerings.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, routinely checking and documenting bar cleanliness and equipment functionality.
  • Developed loyal clientele by engaging in friendly conversations and providing exceptional service.
  • Facilitated smooth workflow, coordinating with kitchen and floor staff to expedite orders.
  • Enhanced customer experience with engaging conversations and personalized drink recommendations.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, turning potentially negative experiences into positive ones.
  • Increased repeat customer numbers, creating welcoming atmosphere and remembering regulars' favorite drinks.
  • Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes and preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality beverage menu.
  • Improved team morale and efficiency, leading by example and offering support during peak hours.
  • Streamlined bar operations by maintaining clean and organized work area, ensuring efficient service.
  • Fostered culture of teamwork, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operation during high-traffic periods.
  • Trained new staff on bar procedures, cocktail recipes, and customer service standards, ensuring consistent service quality.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
  • Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.

Education

Davenport High School
Davenport, WA
06.2008

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Outgoing personality
  • Engaging personality
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Customer service expertise
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Payment processing
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Cash register operation
  • Menu memorization
  • Memory retention
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Professional appearance
  • Suggestive selling
  • Alcohol awareness
  • Food service
  • Team training and development
  • New hire training
  • Beverage preparation
  • Drink preparation techniques
  • Salesmanship
  • Classic cocktails
  • Performance improvement
  • Food running
  • Staff management
  • Health codes compliance
  • Changing beer kegs
  • Basic accounting
  • Creative mixology
  • Garnishing drinks
  • Preparing garnishes
  • Group reservations management
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Safe serving practices
  • Identification verification
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Bar service preparation
  • Safe food handling procedures
  • Craft cocktail preparation
  • Point of sale systems
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Maintaining a clean bar
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Courteous
  • Able to stand number hours
  • Bar restocking
  • Mixology
  • Bar equipment use
  • Glassware management
  • Liquor restocking
  • Fast learner
  • Honest and dependable
  • Teamwork and professionalism
  • Hospitality and guest service
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Calm and composed
  • Relationship building
  • Food and beverage service
  • Responsible serving
  • Engaging customers
  • Good conversationalist
  • Drink preparation
  • Issue resolution
  • Bussing and serving
  • Professional service standards

Timeline

Bartender

Iron Horse
04.2021 - Current

Davenport High School
Kori Miller