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Mike Fields

Summary

Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual 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.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Tend
03.2023 - Current
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.

Bartender

DJ's Catering
01.2022 - Current
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.

Education

No Degree - Mixolgy

Amercan Bartenders School
Studio City, CA
07.1984

Skills

  • Suggestive Selling
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Running
  • Menu Memorization
  • Health Codes Compliance
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Customer Service
  • Outgoing Personality
  • Changing Beer Kegs
  • Preparing Garnishes
  • Highly Reliable
  • Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
  • Creative Mixology
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Engaging Personality
  • Service-Oriented Mindset
  • ABC Standards
  • Inventory

Additional Information

I have been bartending for many years off and on. I worked for various catering companies.

I have bartend for many weddings, large corporate events and private parties.

I took time away from my craft for 20 years as I owned a construction firm. Now that I have recently retired my firm I presently am bartending again and am very interested in a new career into the hospitality industry.

Timeline

Bartender

Tend
03.2023 - Current

Bartender

DJ's Catering
01.2022 - Current

No Degree - Mixolgy

Amercan Bartenders School
Mike Fields