Mariah Faulton
Bartender
CHARLOTTE,NC
Summary
Bartender/Bar Manager leading high-volume bar service with cocktail preparation, upselling, inventory management, and cash handling. Trains bartenders and barbacks, keeps opening and closing routines on pace, and supports nightly reporting in fast-moving restaurant and lounge settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Bar Manager
4800 Caribbean Bar and Lounge
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed daily bar operations and staff, ensuring efficient service in fast-paced environment
- Oversaw inventory, ordering, and bar supply management to maintain optimal stock levels
- Trained and supervised bartenders and barbacks, enhancing team skills and service quality
- Oversaw inventory, ordering, and bar supply management
- Managed cash handling, closing procedures, and nightly reports.
Bartender
Carolina Ale House
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Crafted handcrafted cocktails while delivering fast, friendly service to enhance customer experience.
- Managed inventory and stocked bar supplies to ensure smooth operations and reduce product waste.
- Performed opening and closing duties. Including cash reconciliation and sales reporting
- Trained new bartenders and upheld service standards to maintain high-quality customer interactions.
Bartender
Chillis
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Delivered outstanding guest experiences through attentive and personalized service
- Recommended menu items and beverage pairings, enhancing guest satisfaction and driving repeat business
- Prepared beverages according to company recipes and quality standards
- Worked Collaboratively with servers and kitchen staff to ensure timely service
Server
Applebee’s Grill + Bar
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided attentive customer service while managing multiple tables to enhance guest experience
- Boosted sales through suggestive selling of appetizers, beverages, and desserts, resulting in higher check averages
- Entered orders accurately, processed payments efficiently, and resolved guest concerns to ensure satisfaction
- Maintained dining room cleanliness and complied with all food safety standards
Education
Rocky River High School
Charlotte, NC06-2012
Skills
- Beer, wine & spirits knowledge
- Cash handling
- Inventory management
- Opening & closing procedures
- Toast POS
- Upselling & sales
- Staff training
- Shift supervision
- Customer service
- Sales reporting
Timeline
Bartender/Bar Manager
4800 Caribbean Bar and Lounge
04.2021 - 01.2023
Bartender
Chillis
06.2017 - 04.2018
Bartender
Carolina Ale House
05.2017 - 01.2020
Server
Applebee’s Grill + Bar
03.2015 - 08.2016
Rocky River High School