Mary Regele

Bartender

New Bridge Polo Grille

Aiken, SC

04.2021 - Current

Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
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.
Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management.
Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
Followed safety protocols while handling sharp tools or dangerous chemicals.
Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
Organized bar supplies in stock room to support timely and efficient retrieval and replenishment.
Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
Persuaded highly intoxicated customers to stop drinking and arranged alternative transportation.
Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.