MATTHEW HYDE
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Skilled professional who crafts and serves high-quality cocktails and beverages, enhancing the overall guest experience in bars, restaurants, and Resort style settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Lola 41
Palm Beach, Florida
02.2026 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Coordinated with servers and kitchen staff to support seamless guest dining.
- Followed responsible alcohol service standards and verified guest identification.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
BARTENDER
The Breakers
Palm Beach, FL
02.2025 - 04.2026
- Engage with members and guests by providing personalized and professional service with recommendations based on preferences. Manage bar operations, including inventory control, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Suggested menu items based on customer preferences and current promotions.
- Reconciled daily cash registers to ensure accuracy and accountability.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
- Attended weekly team meetings to align on departmental goals and strategies.
HEAD BARTENDER
The Grove water park and Resort
Winter garden, FL
02.2021 - 02.2025
- Executed opening and closing duties, printed sales reports, set up for incoming shift, prepared cash drawers, and conducted inventory checks to ensure smooth operations. Trained all new employees to improve pour techniques and job performance.
- Supervised poolside bar operations across water park and resort venues.
- Trained bartending staff on cocktail recipes and guest service standards.
- Managed liquor inventory, stock rotation, and bar requisition requests.
LEAD BARTENDER
Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Prepare and serve a variety of specialty cocktails in a fast paced environment while giving exceptional service and creating lasting impressions. Monitored and managed bar inventory, processed payments accurately, handled cash, and maintained balanced register.
- Supervised bar service across Walt Disney World Resort dining and lounge locations.
- Mixed specialty cocktails following resort recipes and presentation standards.
- Managed guest orders using point-of-sale systems and cash handling procedures.
Education
West Orange High School
Winter Garden, FLSkills
- Specialty cocktail preparation
- Inventory management
- Customer-focused service
- Efficient service execution
- Engaging customer interactions
- Excellent communication
- Team player
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Flexible
- Quick thinker
Timeline
Bartender
Lola 41
02.2026 - Current
BARTENDER
The Breakers
02.2025 - 04.2026
HEAD BARTENDER
The Grove water park and Resort
02.2021 - 02.2025
LEAD BARTENDER
Walt Disney World Resort
05.2017 - 02.2021
West Orange High School