Monique Gauthier
New York
Summary
Personable Head Bartender with strong organizational and managerial skills. Mastery of drink recipes and drink-making techniques. Keen attention to detail and excellent multitasking abilities. True team player with warm disposition.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Bartender
Lower East Side Gutter
New York
03.2025 - Current
- Managed stock levels of all alcoholic beverages available at the bar.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
Server / Cocktail Waitress
PJ Clarke's On the Hudson
New York
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Serve classic American Food and craft cocktails, serve a variety of red and white wines, champagne, and premium whiskeys.
- Understand the daily specials, order meals for guests at the bar, and always make sure that each steak was ordered to the customers perfection for fine dining experience.
- Work in a fast-paced environment and tend to the service bar for servers' orders for clients on the floor.
- Communicate with staff and managers constantly for a smooth-running business.
- Maintain a polished appearance.
- Reason for leaving - went back into luxury retail for the holiday season.
Bartender Server
Roberts Steakhouse
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Create craft cocktails, serve a variety of red and white wines, champagne, and premium whiskeys.
- Understand the daily specials, order meals for guests at the bar, and always make sure that each steak was ordered to the customers perfection for fine dining experience.
- Work in a fast-paced environment and tend to the service bar for servers' orders for clients on the floor.
- Communicate with staff and managers constantly for a smooth-running business.
- Stock and take inventory of liquor and wine daily.
- Clean the bar during and after the shift.
- Maintain a polished appearance.
Server
Swiss
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Serve Swiss Fondue consisting of cheeses, meats, chocolate all paired with a variety of items.
- Understand the daily specials, place orders for the customers after greeting and taking an order.
- Make sure the fondue was lighted properly and to warn guests NOT to touch the flame.
- Communicate with staff and managers constantly for a smooth-running business.
- Bring dirty dishes to the kitchen and clear tables.
- Maintain a polished appearance.
Bartender Server
Bistro Citron
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Create craft cocktails, serve a variety of red and white wines, champagne and premium whiskeys.
- Understand the daily specials, order meals for guests at the bar. Always check that the oysters served were properly handled.
- Work lunch and brunch and prepare and break down the bar.
Education
BBA -
Parsons The New School
New York, USA05-2015
Skills
- High Volume
- Wine, Liquor and Beer knowledge
- All POS systems, Toast - Aloha - Heartland
- TIPS Certified
Timeline
Head Bartender
Lower East Side Gutter
03.2025 - Current
Server / Cocktail Waitress
PJ Clarke's On the Hudson
05.2023 - 09.2024
Bartender Server
Roberts Steakhouse
04.2015 - 03.2020
Server
Swiss
07.2014 - 03.2016
Bartender Server
Bistro Citron
07.2012 - 01.2013
BBA -
Parsons The New School