La'Talia Watson
Oak Park,MI
Summary
Motivated, service-oriented Bartender with over Seven years high-volume restaurant experience. Extensive wine, beer and cocktail knowledge. Creative with developing new mixology recipes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Detroit, MI
10.2021 - Current
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
Bartender
Niki's Nightlife
Detroit, MI
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Prepared and served several drinks per shift in high-volume Night Club environment.
- Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and kept work areas stocked to maintain workflow efficiently.
- Processed several transactions daily using cards, cash and applying any eligible coupons or promotions.
- Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
- Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
Bartender
Southern Fire Restaurant
Detroit, MI
04.2017 - 09.2021
- Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays
- Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, providing pleasant dining experience to customers and smoothing process for wait staff
- Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits
- Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships
- Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items
- Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction
- Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed for purchase of alcohol
- Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment
- Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
Bartender
The White House
Detroit, MI
06.2015 - 04.2017
Preparing alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar patronsRestock and replenish bar inventory and supplies, interacting and communicating with the customer, POS system and cash handling.
Education
High School Diploma - General
Oak Park High School
2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Skills
- Great communication skill's
- POS System/ Cash Handling
- Strong mathematical skills
- Leadership
- Maintaining a clean, stocked bar at ALL Times
- Detail Orientated
- Garnish Preparation
- Preparing and breaking down bar-back
- Food Handling experience
- Sense of Humor
- Teamwork
- Safe serving knowledge
- Proficient in mixology
- Suggestive selling
- Outstanding customer service
- Health codes compliance
- Strong communication skills
- Wine and liquor expertise
Timeline
Bartender
Applebee's Grill + Bar
10.2021 - Current
Bartender
Niki's Nightlife
08.2019 - 12.2021
Bartender
Southern Fire Restaurant
04.2017 - 09.2021
Bartender
The White House
06.2015 - 04.2017
High School Diploma - General
Oak Park High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University