MAIA FARRAR
Boston,MA
Summary
Creative bartender with over a decade of experience serving wine, liquor and beer in high volume and fast paced environments. Reliable, hardworking and skilled in assessing customer needs and expectations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Cisco Brewers Seaport
Boston, Massachusetts
04.2024 - Current
- Trained bartenders and barbacks on recipes, procedures, and standards.
- Consistently maintained professionalism and positivity during both high and low volume months.
- Fostered positive work environment by building meaningful relationships with coworkers and management.
- Adapted flexibly and enthusiastically during rigorous setup and breakdown in various weather conditions.
Lead Bartender
The Violet Thorne
Natick, MA
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service by warmly greeting and efficiently serving guests, enhancing overall guest experience.
- Maintained bar inventory, ordered supplies and restocked items.
- Managed bar inventory, ordered supplies, and restocked items to ensure seamless operations.
- Developed drink menus using seasonal ingredients, new products and specialties of the house.
Bartender
PubliCo Street Bistro And Garden
South Boston, MA
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Bartender at high-volume customer relation based restaurant and bar.
- Cultivated lasting customer relationships while managing service station for over thirty tables.
- Ensured precision in craft cocktails by adhering strictly to drink specifications.
- Established organized, clean work station for bartenders and servers by consistently stocking garnishes, glassware, and dishes. Remained a loyal staff member through the pandemic and followed all of the ever-changing health procedures to a tee. Seamlessly transitioned from brunch through, lunch, dinner, and late night while upholding all changeover responsibilities and tending to guests.
Bartender
Hurricanes At The Garden
Boston, MA
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed customer relations at high-volume sports bar during regular operations and private events, enhancing guest experience.
- Maintained accurate stock information for all bar products, supporting efficient inventory and ordering processes.
- Performed opening and closing responsibilities, ensuring smooth transitions between shifts.
Bartender
Tia's Waterfront
Boston, MA
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Bartender at high-volume, waterfront establishment.
- Achieved highest sales volume through delivery of friendly, hospitable service to clientele.
- Coordinated service-bar duties and guest relations to enhance overall customer satisfaction.
- Ensured clean, organized, stocked workstation for efficient execution of craft-and-frozen cocktail menu.
Server/Cocktail Bartender
Tavern In The Square
Allston, MA
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Ranked among top bartenders in high-volume establishment with 30+ front of house staff.
- Executed seven-step service method to enhance guest experience in high-volume bar setting.
- Trained new staff on service and bartending techniques to ensure consistent hospitality standards.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
North Middlesex Regional
Townsend, MASkills
- Mixology techniques
- Building customer rapport
- Clear and effective communication
- Multitasking
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Positive attitude
Certification
SafeServ certification: Food Handling
Timeline
Bartender
Cisco Brewers Seaport
04.2024 - Current
Lead Bartender
The Violet Thorne
05.2023 - 04.2024
Bartender
PubliCo Street Bistro And Garden
09.2019 - 02.2023
Bartender
Hurricanes At The Garden
01.2018 - 09.2019
Bartender
Tia's Waterfront
03.2017 - 09.2019
Server/Cocktail Bartender
Tavern In The Square
09.2014 - 04.2017
Highschool Diploma -
North Middlesex Regional