Landri Bowling
Katy,TX
Summary
Experienced Bartender offering enthusiasm, dedication and exceptional work ethic. Trained in knowing over 150 whiskeys and local wine service and products that were locally sourced. Highly versatile and adaptable to fast-paced, changing restaurant environments with discerning customers and high standards. Have the opportunity to work private events in Austin like Austin City Limits from Formula One private cabanas to weddings and House showings for Open houses.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Chef Houston
Ronal Meza
Houston, Texas
09.2023 - Current
- Private bartending with custom cocktails.
- Set up and tear down of bar.
- Bartender manager.
Bartender Custom Cocktails
Henry Poured
Houston, Texas
09.2021 - Current
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Luxury clients and venues
- Weddings
- High volume
Bartender/Server
Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar
Katy, TX
08.2018 - 01.2021
Bartender
Sammys Sports
Katy, TX
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Contacted guests to check on satisfaction and inquire about improvement suggestions
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs
- Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
- Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests
- Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales
- Planned and updated menus to capitalize on changing trends in customer preference
- Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business
- Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales
- Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays
Education
Associate of Science -
Lonestar Community College
Houston, TX05-2012
Skills
- Food safety understanding
- Check payment processing
- Effective customer upselling
- Service prioritization
- Sales Techniques
- Relationship management
Timeline
Bar Chef Houston
Ronal Meza
09.2023 - Current
Bartender Custom Cocktails
Henry Poured
09.2021 - Current
Bartender/Server
Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar
08.2018 - 01.2021
Bartender
Sammys Sports
03.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Science -
Lonestar Community College