Linn Livesey
Wareham,MA
Summary
Hospitable professional committed to maximizing customer satisfaction and beverage sales. Talented in re-imagining classic cocktails and providing different presentations. Customer oriented and always willing and able in learning new techniques , procedures and information.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Server
Stonys pub and pizza
Middleboro, Massachusetts
01.2013 - 10.2024
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and order of service, as well as proper procedures and guest recognition.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff. Take out orders and cash out.
- Ordering and inventory of beer, wine, alcohol and bar supplies.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Bartender/Server
Bracks Grill and Tap
Taunton, Massachusetts
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
Bartender Shift Manager
99 Restaurant & Pub
Taunton, Massachusetts
08.1998 - 04.2004
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
- Resolved conflicts between employees in an efficient manner in order to maintain smooth operations at the bar.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Function/Food and Beverage Manager
Lantana
Randolph
- Maintained excellent communication between front-of-house staff and back-of-house staff in order to provide efficient service throughout the entire dining experience.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Designed exceptional menus, purchased superior goods, continuously improved and modernized operations and liaised between guests, service staff and kitchen.
- Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
- Conducted weekly meetings with staff members to discuss performance goals and areas needing improvement.
- Moved throughout dining and kitchen areas, visually monitored alignment with food quality and service standards and took relevant corrective actions.
- Monitored employee performance by providing constructive feedback as needed during shift changes or at end of shift reviews.
- Supervised and managed the daily operations of the food and beverage department, including staff scheduling, inventory control, cost management, menu planning and customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
B-R Regional High School
Bridgewater, MASkills
- Safe service compliance
- Basic accounting
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Health codes compliance
- Group reservations management
- Memory retention
- Suggestive selling
- Customer service expertise
- Menu memorization
- Alcohol awareness
- Cash and credit transactions
- Highly reliable
- Ordering bar supplies
- Extensive wine portfolio
- Order management
- Inventory
- Professional appearance
- Safe food handling procedures
- Engaging personality
- Wine and liquor expertise
- Dining room management
- Elegant food plating
- Team player attitude
- Menu design
- Beverage supply orders
- Bar operations management
- Staff management
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Bracks Grill and Tap
11.2020 - 04.2024
Bartender/Server
Stonys pub and pizza
01.2013 - 10.2024
Bartender Shift Manager
99 Restaurant & Pub
08.1998 - 04.2004
Function/Food and Beverage Manager
Lantana
High School Diploma -
B-R Regional High School