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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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La'Kyera Garivay

Gautier,MS

Summary

Reliable and hardworking bartender works autonomously or in teams to serve over unlimted customers per shift. Experience managing staff and day-to-day operations. Thriving interpersonal and multitasking skills honed in fast-paced customer-focused environment. Customer-oriented Bartender offering four-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

2
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Applebee's Grill + Bar
Biloxi, MS

Bartender
04.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
  • Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests.
  • Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.

Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry's
Biloxi, MS

Server
01.2022 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
  • Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.

Shrimp Basket
Ocean Springs, MS

Bartender
11.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
  • Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.

Education

Mississippi Coastal Technical Institute
Gulfport, MS

Certification from Dental Assisting
10.2022

University Overview

Moss Point High School
Moss Point, MS

High School Diploma
05.2013

University Overview

Skills

  • Maintaining a Clean Bar
  • Inventory
  • Customer Service
  • Extensive Spirits Knowledge
  • Point of Sale Systems
  • Wine and Liquor Expertise
  • Outgoing Personality
  • Food Running
  • Elegant Garnish Station Setup
  • Performance Improvement
  • Identification Verification
  • Able to Stand 24 Hours
  • New Hire Training
  • Extensive Beer Knowledge

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • CPR certified by redcross
  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Timeline

Bartender
Applebee's Grill + Bar
04.2022 - Current
Server
Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry's
01.2022 - 07.2022
Bartender
Shrimp Basket
11.2021 - 01.2022
Mississippi Coastal Technical Institute
Certification from Dental Assisting
Moss Point High School
High School Diploma
La'Kyera Garivay