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Lakeia Ashmeade

Atlanta,Georgia

Summary

Customer-oriented Bartender offering 25-year background preparing and serving alcoholic drinks. Versed in maintaining liquor stock, keeping bar clean and assessing customer needs. Friendly and upbeat individual possessing outstanding dexterity coupled with first-rate multitasking and customer service abilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
Smyrna, GA
05.2018 - 12.2022
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
  • Organized bar supplies in stock room to support timely and efficient retrieval and replenishment.
  • Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management.

Bartender

Punch Bowl Social Detroit
Atlanta, GA
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
  • Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
  • Communicated with security staff to de-escalate customer conflicts and remove customers if necessary.

Server

W Hotel
Atlanta, GA
03.2016 - 02.2018
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
  • Recorded meal selections and transactions in microsystem to deliver prompt service.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.

Bartender Shift Manager

Joes Crab Shack
Morrow, GA
04.2003 - 04.2016
  • Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
  • Motivated team by giving constructive feedback to deliver exceptional patron experiences to clientele.
  • Encouraged team collaboration among staff members to maximize efficiency during peak periods.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Planned special events such as promotions, happy hours, and live music nights to increase sales revenue.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Managed daily administration and operations of beverage department, answering questions, monitoring task prioritization and handling liquor ordering.

Education

MBA - Health Management And Clinical Assistance

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
09-2025

Bachelor of Science - Health Information Technology

Herzing University
Dearborn, MI
04-2022

Skills

  • Basic Accounting
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Payment Processing
  • Menu Memorization
  • Health Codes Compliance
  • Food Service
  • Extensive Spirits Knowledge
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Service
  • Service-Oriented Mindset
  • Engaging Personality
  • Safe Serving Knowledge
  • Creative Mixology

Timeline

Bartender

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
05.2018 - 12.2022

Bartender

Punch Bowl Social Detroit
02.2018 - 12.2018

Server

W Hotel
03.2016 - 02.2018

Bartender Shift Manager

Joes Crab Shack
04.2003 - 04.2016

MBA - Health Management And Clinical Assistance

Capella University

Bachelor of Science - Health Information Technology

Herzing University
Lakeia Ashmeade