Nicole Perez
Summary
Energetic bartender with extensive experience in cocktail mixing and customer relationship management. Adept at event planning, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and fostering positive guest experiences to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Wild Iris
Rio Linda, California
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Mixed cocktails and beverages according to established recipes and customer preferences.
- Provided excellent customer service by engaging with patrons and fulfilling requests.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area, including surfaces, utensils, and glassware.
- Managed inventory by restocking items and tracking supplies for efficient operations.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and processed payments using the register system.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations throughout the bar area.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Built strong relationships with team members through effective communication, contributing to a cohesive work environment.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Planned and coordinated special events, increasing customer attendance and enhancing revenue.
- Engaged customers in friendly conversations, fostering a welcoming atmosphere and improving overall satisfaction.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Described drink flavors and taste profiles to customers to help with ordering decisions.
- Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
Bartender
The Clubhouse
Sacramento, CA
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided excellent customer service by engaging with patrons and fulfilling requests.
- Mixed cocktails and beverages according to established recipes and customer preferences.
- Managed inventory by restocking items and tracking supplies to ensure seamless bar operations.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and processed payments using the register system.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations throughout the bar area.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring all supplies were restocked for optimal service.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Assisted in training new bartenders on menu items and bar procedures, fostering a knowledgeable team.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
Education
California ABC/RBS Alcohol Seller Server Course - Alcohol Selling And Serving
Courses For Servers
AustinSkills
- Cocktail preparation
- Beverage service
- Responsible alcohol service
- Innovative mixology
- Cocktail list development
- Maintaining a clean bar
- Food safety practices
- Inventory management
- Liquor restocking
- Cash handling accuracy
- Event planning
- Promotional strategies
- Customer relationship management
- Outgoing personality
- Service-oriented mindset
Timeline
Bartender
The Wild Iris
03.2025 - 01.2026
Bartender
The Clubhouse
09.2022 - 04.2024
California ABC/RBS Alcohol Seller Server Course - Alcohol Selling And Serving
Courses For Servers