MCKENZIE THOMAS-WALTERS
Tampa,FL
Summary
Skilled bartender with background in crafting classic and innovative cocktails, managing bar operations, and delivering exceptional customer service. Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of cleanliness and organization while multitasking in fast-paced environments. Strong interpersonal skills ensure memorable guest experiences and foster repeat business. Successfully increased bar revenue through effective upselling techniques and efficient inventory management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Warhorse Whiskey Bar
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained bar inventory and prepared orders for beer, spirits, and wines
- Preserved accountability for all cash and card transactions with 100% accuracy each night
- Assisted on creating cocktails for seasonal menus
- Consistently averaged highest sales during tenure.
Bartender
Finnegan's Wake & Fire Betty's
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Efficiently managed drink orders during high volume events, while maintaining quality service
- Adhered to safety and legal standards to ensure a safe environment for all guests.
Head Bartender/Server
The Edison
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotion, recommended specific items according to preferences, specials, allergies, etc
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, beer, and liquor, as well as appropriate entrée pairings, increasing daily beverage sales
- Bartended catering events
- Assisted on creating seasonal menus.
Bartender/Server
Another Broken Egg Café
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted servers with specialty drink orders by preparing on-demand items without delay
- Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Bartender/Shift Lead (Key)
Texas Roadhouse
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies, and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers
- Created orders, documented special request, and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize confusion
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Florida State University
07.2022
Skills
- Food and Beverage Pairings
- Extensive craft cocktail knowledge
- Hospitality service expertise
- POS knowledge
- Dining area maintenance
- Self-motivated and Adaptable
- Inventory supply
Certification
- ServSafe Alcohol - National Restaurant Association.
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
References
- Brian Jones, (850) 933-1860
- Christina Amaya, (850) 276-5726
- Joe Morgan, (850) 566-5114
- Andrea Pittell, (561) 573-5168
- Jonathan Hammond, (850) 276-1540
Timeline
Bartender
Warhorse Whiskey Bar
05.2023 - 04.2024
Bartender
Finnegan's Wake & Fire Betty's
05.2022 - 02.2023
Head Bartender/Server
The Edison
08.2020 - 07.2022
Bartender/Server
Another Broken Egg Café
02.2020 - 08.2020
Bartender/Shift Lead (Key)
Texas Roadhouse
08.2016 - 01.2020
- ServSafe Alcohol - National Restaurant Association.
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Florida State University
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