Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Hi, I’m
Leslie Sawyer
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Atlanta Breakfast Club
Hostess
06.2018 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Compass Group/Delta Sky Lounge/States Farm Arena
Bartender
11.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Blue Ivory Night Club/Area 4
Bartender
08.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Arif Lounge/6AM Lounge
Bartender
03.2018 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Pizza Bar
Bartender
06.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Halo Lounge
Bartender
08.2017 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Stilettos
Bartender
10.2015 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
Venue Night Club & Lounge
Bartender
04.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Mardi Gras Sport Cafe
Head Bartender
05.2016 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
The Royal Night Club
Waitress
11.2015 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Grub Burger Bar
Bartender
04.2013 - 10.2013
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
Education
Georgia Perimeter CollegeDecatur, GA
Associate of Arts from Health Sciences
06.2016
University Overview
ABC BartendingKennesaw, GA
Certification from Bartending & Bar Management
06.2014
University Overview
Bauder CollegeAtlanta, GA
Associate of Arts from Business Administration And Management
06.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Patron Experiences
- Custom Drink Preparation
- Drink Consistency
- Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
- Age Identification and Compliance
- Supply and Inventory Maintenance
- Craft Cocktail Preparation
- Monitoring Alcohol Consumption
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Credit and Cash Transactions
- Servsafe Certified
Certification
Serv Safe
Availability
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Timeline
Bartender
Compass Group/Delta Sky Lounge/States Farm Arena
11.2021 - 08.2022
Bartender
Blue Ivory Night Club/Area 4
08.2019 - 08.2021
Hostess
Atlanta Breakfast Club
06.2018 - 12.2022
Bartender
Pizza Bar
06.2018 - 12.2018
Bartender
Arif Lounge/6AM Lounge
03.2018 - 08.2019
Bartender
Halo Lounge
08.2017 - 03.2018
Bartender
Venue Night Club & Lounge
04.2017 - 08.2017
Head Bartender
Mardi Gras Sport Cafe
05.2016 - 02.2017
Waitress
The Royal Night Club
11.2015 - 10.2016
Bartender
Stilettos
10.2015 - 12.2017
Bartender
Grub Burger Bar
04.2013 - 10.2013
Georgia Perimeter College
Associate of Arts from Health Sciences
ABC Bartending
Certification from Bartending & Bar Management
Bauder College
Associate of Arts from Business Administration And Management
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