Lillian Jackson
Savannah,GA
Summary
Professional bartender experienced in serving diverse crowds of patrons. Well-versed in managing high-volume shifts while consistently performing with efficiency. Excellent bartending knowledge and superior service standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Ordinary Pub
Savannah, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Efficiently communicate with coworkers and delegate tasks according to customer and coworkers needs.
- Assist maintaining weekly prep list and pars, communicating to the bar staff and kitchen staff what needs to be prepped for the week.
- Maintain knowledge of rotating products behind the bar and weekly cocktail specials.
- Open and close bar following detailed side work lists.
- Toast POS w/ handhelds.
Bartender
The Aristocrat
Columbia, SC
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with Bar team to create policies and procedures for bar opening/closing duties.
- Developed signature cocktail recipes and featuring seasonal ingredients.
- Added items, adjusted pricing and category settings using the Clover POS system.
- Opened and closed bar following strict sanitation rules.
Bar Manager
The War Mouth
Columbia, SC
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated extensive classic and craft cocktail knowledge and curated new cocktail and beer menus, designed seasonal and weekly/happy hour features
- Maintained weekly inventory, inventory audits and beer/liquor ordering, collaborated with brand representatives to feature locally brewed beer and spirits.
- Trained all bar staff as well as servers on bar menu items. Delegated all bar tasks and responsibilities to staff accordingly.
- Upheld restaurant and state food safety standards, SLED alcohol service guidelines and maintained a friendly, safe, and sanitary environment
- Keyholder duties included opening and closing duties, setting alarm systems, ensuring staff had finished side work and clocked out, and on-call for any security concerns
Lead Bartender
Capital City Club
Columbia, SC
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Established relationships with members and created a welcoming friendly environment for guests, prepared guests drinks and memorized regular orders.
- Provided an excellent guest experience, utilized strong memorization skills by demonstrating menu proficiency, identified and upsold menu items by establishing relationship with guest and identifying preferences and needs.
- Troubleshot issues with staff and service, developed and implemented cost-effective rules for servers and bartenders to reduce waste and increase adherence to sanitation guidelines, trained staff in proper alcohol service and techniques.
- Designed signature cocktails of the evening for member mixers.
Education
Summerville High School
Summerville, SCSkills
- Strong Communication
- Cultivate Relationships
- Advanced Bartending
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Computer Skills
Timeline
Bartender
Ordinary Pub
07.2023 - Current
Bartender
The Aristocrat
11.2022 - 06.2023
Bar Manager
The War Mouth
04.2021 - 05.2023
Lead Bartender
Capital City Club
01.2020 - 04.2021
Summerville High School