Megan Gillispie
Union City,NJ
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
PhD Terrace At Dream Midtown
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
Bartender
The Rickey At Dream Midtown
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
Bartender
Phd Rooftop Lounge At Dream Downtown
04.2022 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Bartender
Electric Room
04.2022 - Current
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
Bartender
The Lobby At Dream Downtown
04.2022 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Bartender
Dream Beach At Dream Downtown
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Bartender
Zero Bond
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Contributed innovative ideas for seasonal cocktail menus that attracted new clientele while retaining regulars.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Bartender
Magic Hour
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
Bartender
Gitano; Garden Of Love/Jungle Room
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA05.2014
Skills
- Suggestive Selling
- Customer service expertise
- Outgoing Personality
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Engaging Customers
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Professionalism
Timeline
Bartender
Phd Rooftop Lounge At Dream Downtown
04.2022 - Current
Bartender
Electric Room
04.2022 - Current
Bartender
The Lobby At Dream Downtown
04.2022 - Current
Bartender
Dream Beach At Dream Downtown
04.2022 - 09.2022
Bartender
Zero Bond
08.2021 - 04.2022
Bartender
Magic Hour
01.2021 - 08.2021
Bartender
PhD Terrace At Dream Midtown
09.2019 - 03.2020
Bartender
The Rickey At Dream Midtown
09.2019 - 03.2020
Bartender
Gitano; Garden Of Love/Jungle Room
04.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Shenandoah University