Nikki Allessio-Vargas
Baytown,TX
Summary
Resourceful Head Bartender engaging with customers of various types. In-depth knowledge of cocktail recipes paired with familiarity of bar safety regulations. Friendly and organized team player committed to providing positive experience to build customer base.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Bartender
Toasted Yolk
Mont Belvieu, TX
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up glasses and bar equipment and restocking items.
- Ensured that all liquor laws were followed during service hours.
- Assigned bartenders to specific tasks and duties throughout the shift.
- Developed new cocktail recipes for the menu.
Bar Manager/Bartender
Spring Hill Suites Marriott
Baytown, TX
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered best-in-class hospitality to bar patrons preparing drinks
- Personalized Drinks for Wedding and large events having a 'signature' drink
- Altered bar menu and associated snack menu depending on season, holiday and vendor promotion
- Built a great rapport with guests and created an enjoyable and memorable experience
- Maintained and ordering inventory
- Banking and bill paying
- Responsible for training all new bartenders
- Opened/Closed bar work on new micros processing, Ran bar by myself.
Bartender
Showbiz Cinemas
Baytown, TX
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for movie drink promotions
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends
- Taught employees bar sales techniques, resulting in higher profits.
Server
Florabama
Pensacola, FL
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices
- Learned how to make a wide variety of mixed drinks.
Education
Certificate - Quality Control And Safety Technologies
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ02-2018
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
Bryant And Stratton College
Getzville, NYSkills
- Hospitality service expertise
- Serving Experience
- Bartending
- Communication skills
- Micros POS
- Strong Communication Skills
- Staff Training and Supervision
- Menu development
Certification
- Cosmetology License
- Food Handler Certification
- Quality Customer Service Certification
- TABC Certified
Timeline
Head Bartender
Toasted Yolk
10.2023 - 04.2024
Bar Manager/Bartender
Spring Hill Suites Marriott
02.2022 - 04.2023
Bartender
Showbiz Cinemas
05.2021 - 03.2022
Server
Florabama
12.2019 - 03.2020
Certificate - Quality Control And Safety Technologies
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
Bryant And Stratton College
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