Leah Wienecke
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced and professional bartender skilled in craft cocktail preparation and curation. Proficient in managing bar operations, delivering exceptional customer service, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in fast-paced environments. Strong interpersonal skills ensure memorable guest experiences and drive repeat business. Successful track record of increasing bar revenue through upselling techniques and efficient inventory management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Eilan Hotel and Resort
San Antonio, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Greeted guests and provided excellent customer service.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
Bartender
Modernist
San Antonio, TX
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Specialized in bespoke style craft cocktails, some of which featured on Modernist social media
- Interpreted guests flavor requests while maintaining balanced ratios for unique and comprehensive cocktails
- Implemented the use of fresh herbs and organic produce in innovative ways to expand our ingredient selection and reduce waste.
Barback and Bartender
Green Lantern
San Antonio, TX
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Learned and executed craft cocktail fundamentals
- Carried out multiple drink orders simultaneously during peak volume with efficiency and speed while maintaining high quality and consistency in cocktails.
- Assisted bartenders by stocking beer, wine, liquor, and other bar items.
Bartender
La Cantera Resort
San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Repeatedly singled out on guest surveys for outstanding customer service
- Obtained food orders at bar and recommended beverage pairings to go with their meals, which boosted spending by an average of $13 dollars per guest
- Educated guests about mezcal and tequila regions and the processes used to make them.
Bartender
Brazed
San Antonio, TX
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Increased bar sales more than 50% by focusing on quality of service that fostered a community of regulars
- Trained 3 new bar staff on all responsibilities from drink preparation and managing inventory to building relationships with guests and upselling techniques.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
Education
Restore Education
Northwest Vista
Skills
- Effective communicator
- POS Experience
- TABC Certified
- Texas Food Handlers Certified
- Organized
- Efficient
- Proficient in mixology
- Cocktail list development
Timeline
Bartender
Eilan Hotel and Resort
05.2024 - Current
Bartender
Modernist
06.2022 - 12.2022
Barback and Bartender
Green Lantern
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bartender
La Cantera Resort
01.2022 - 06.2022
Bartender
Brazed
06.2021 - 12.2021
Restore Education
Northwest Vista
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