Kristy Morrissey
Bartender/Mixologist
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Reliable Bartender & Manager with independent approach to handling high-volume customer loads. Well-versed in assisting wait staff with drinks and food orders. Excellent relationship-builder and multitasker always ready to support team needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bar Manager
Auburn Tavern
Auburn,NH, NH
01.2015 - Current
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Guaranteed optimal beverage stock by assessing inventory and collaborating with owners for corrective action planning to limit expenses.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Capitalized on opportunities to advance operations and mixology knowledge, enhancing customer service with refined and current expertise.
- Determined business needs by acquiring client feedback for process improvements.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
Lead Bartender
Stacey Janes
Hampton Beach , NH, NH
10.2010 - 10.2015
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Taught employees bar sales techniques, resulting in higher profits.
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Updated drink menu with creative cocktails, contemporary wines and craft beers.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
Hairstylist/Owner
Planet Hair LLC
Plaistow, NH
10.2004 - 04.2009
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Completed wet styling, thermal styling, permanent waving and hair relaxing services.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Completed in-home services for elderly clients unable to travel to salon.
- Quickbooks & Microsoft knowledge
- Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
Bartender/ Shift Manager
KJ's Bar And Grill
Newton Junction, NH
03.2003 - 08.2006
- 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.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Haverhill High School
Haverhill, MA 08.1996 - 06.2000
Certificate - Cosmetology Education
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA 09.2001 - 06.2002
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Salter College
Tewksbury, MA 09.2010 - 06.2011
Skills
Training and mentoring
Dining room management
Safety awareness
Verbal and written communication
Food plating and presentation
Scheduling
Wine and liquor knowledge
Mixology expertise
Team Building
Timeline
Bar Manager
Auburn Tavern
01.2015 - Current
Lead Bartender
Stacey Janes
10.2010 - 10.2015
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Salter College
09.2010 - 06.2011
Hairstylist/Owner
Planet Hair LLC
10.2004 - 04.2009
Bartender/ Shift Manager
KJ's Bar And Grill
03.2003 - 08.2006
Certificate - Cosmetology Education
North Shore Community College
09.2001 - 06.2002
High School Diploma -
Haverhill High School
08.1996 - 06.2000