Mikaela Healy
Lemont,IL
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
Lead Bartender
Teible's
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Company
08.2019 - 01.2024
- Extensive knowledge in hand crafted coffee based beverages
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
Private Dining and Events Bartender
Culinary Dropout
10.2022 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Bartender
Kelsey's Steakhouse
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Studies and memorized 30+ popular and custom cocktail recipes, dozens of local beers and wines in order to give quality recommendations to guests
- Handled and processed $5,000+ in transactions per shift including credit, debit, and cash payments
- Maintained a clean and organized bar
- Ensured a safe environment by coordinating with team to regulate alcohol consumption and prevent conflicts
- Kept inventory well-stocked by anticipating demand based on seasonality and local events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthy Lifestyles And Fitness Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06.2026
Skills
- 3 Year Bartending and Restaurant Experience
- 4 years Restaurant Experience
- Employee Coaching
- Inventory Control
Personal Information
Title: Bartender
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Teible's
07.2023 - 08.2024
Private Dining and Events Bartender
Culinary Dropout
10.2022 - 07.2023
Bartender
Kelsey's Steakhouse
07.2020 - 09.2022
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Company
08.2019 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Healthy Lifestyles And Fitness Science
Arizona State University