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Bartender
Monique Rowe

Monique Rowe

Bartender
Vista,CA

Summary

Service-driven bartender with independent approach to handling high-volume customer loads. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Excellent relationship-builder and multitasker always ready to support team needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

lead bartender

Our Place American Bistro
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Designing the specialty craft cocktail menu (alongside the owner), developing a rapport with guests, and bringing high energy to the bar are among my accolades.
  • Performing opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Handling simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

bartender

The Landings At Carlsbad
03.2018 - 06.2020
  • Promoting a vast menu of American eats alongside a dedicated staff; training on all new craft cocktail menu (designed by Me!); encouraging and assisting all employees as needed; acting liaison between staff and management.
  • Serving high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

lead bartender

The Olives Branch
03.2014 - 03.2018
  • Creating a custom craft cocktail menu to reflect the Lebanese style of cooking.
  • Training all new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Consulting with managers to organize special events and promotions.

bar manager

Laguna Niguel Racquet Club
01.2013 - 02.2014
  • Attending to private members, their families, and guests with signature cocktails, healthy bites, juices, and smoothies.
  • Developing unique events and special promotions to drive sales for large tournaments.
  • Ensuring all alcoholic beverages are well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.

bartender

Zona's Italian American Restaurant
11.2011 - 09.2012


  • Handling simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Training new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Serving high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

lead bartender

Crispin's Family Eatery
11.2009 - 05.2011
  • Maintaining detailed inventories and notifying management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Cultivating strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Upselling menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.

bar manager

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
07.2006 - 10.2006


  • Maximizing customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
  • Strategizing plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
  • Purchasing alcohol and beverages and cultivating strong vendor relationships.

general manager/bartender

Red Pearl Kitchen of Domaine Restaurants
05.2005 - 06.2006
  • Performing opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Conducting regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Using extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Building relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA

High School Diploma -

Cypress High School
Cypress, CA

Skills

  • Employee Coaching
  • Health Codes Compliance
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Inventory
  • Customer Service
  • Creative Mixology
  • Highly Reliable
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Clear and Effective Communication
  • Outgoing and Engaging Personality
  • Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge

Keyword Summary

Experienced mediator, quality trainer, and reliable employee.

Major Accomplishments

Implemented successful training program resulting in 300% sales growth within twelve months.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Don’t postpone joy until you’ve learned all your lessons. Joy is your lesson.
Alan Cohen

Timeline

lead bartender

Our Place American Bistro
04.2022 - 10.2023

bartender

The Landings At Carlsbad
03.2018 - 06.2020

lead bartender

The Olives Branch
03.2014 - 03.2018

bar manager

Laguna Niguel Racquet Club
01.2013 - 02.2014

bartender

Zona's Italian American Restaurant
11.2011 - 09.2012

lead bartender

Crispin's Family Eatery
11.2009 - 05.2011

bar manager

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
07.2006 - 10.2006

general manager/bartender

Red Pearl Kitchen of Domaine Restaurants
05.2005 - 06.2006

No Degree - General Studies

Golden West College

High School Diploma -

Cypress High School
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