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Melanie Georgens

Summary

Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Le Select & Bar 504
2023.01 - 2023.10
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
  • Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.

Bartender

Testaccio & SOIF
2020.03 - 2022.11
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.

Youth Fitness Instructor

Brooklyn Boulders
2021.08 - 2022.06
  • Modeled and reinforced positive behaviors with diverse techniques.
  • Helped youth learn to identify negative behaviors and triggers.
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring to youth in need of extra support.
  • Coached individual athletes and teams in climbing and puzzle games.
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
  • Promoted fitness classes to boost gym attendance.
  • Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.

Education

M.D. - Neuroscience

Rush University
Chicago, IL
05.2028

High School Diploma -

Jefferson Township High School
Oak Ridge, NJ
05.2014

Skills

  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Dining Room Management
  • Alcohol Ordering
  • Custom Drink Preparation
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Ordering Bar Supplies
  • Classic Cocktails
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Aloha POS
  • Team Training
  • Toast POS
  • Creative Mixology
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Clear and Effective Communication
  • Energetic and Outgoing

Certification

Basset Certified

SafeServe Certified

First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified

Food Handler Certified

Timeline

Bartender

Le Select & Bar 504
2023.01 - 2023.10

Youth Fitness Instructor

Brooklyn Boulders
2021.08 - 2022.06

Bartender

Testaccio & SOIF
2020.03 - 2022.11

M.D. - Neuroscience

Rush University

High School Diploma -

Jefferson Township High School

Basset Certified

SafeServe Certified

First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified

Food Handler Certified

Melanie Georgens