Paris MacLeod
Anchorage,United States
Summary
Hardworking and personable Bartender with experience in large-scale casual and fine dining establishments. Committed to upholding the highest standards of customer service as well as being a well-versed mixologist with an extensive menu of memorized drink recipes. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Red Mountain Grill Dillon
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Bartender
Pipers Sports Lounge & Dining
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Expediting food throughout bar/restaurant with rapid execution.
- Ensuring bar cleanliness and stocking throughout shift.
- Record employee of receiving the most positive reviews.
- Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
- Always available for covering shifts and filling in late notice.
(Fill-in) Bartender
Cabin Tavern
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Creating cocktails with mass multitasking and precision skills.
- Cashing out numerous patrons at once.
- Handling 7-10 drink orders at a time.
- Restocking avidly.
- Selling between $4-6,000 dollars a night in drinks.
- Ensuring alcohol safety and regulations are met.
- Cleanliness upkeep, bar and restrooms.
- Counting down the safe and doing a drop every night.
Bartender
Amvets Post 49/Eagles/VFW Post 9785
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Securing the building, checking memberships and IDs.
- Facilitating memberships and dues.
- Selling, counting, and stocking rippies (pull tabs).
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Differentiating and settling 2 tills for gaming and alcohol.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
Bartender/Cocktail Server
Gallos Mexican Restaurant
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Construct and distribute cocktails and beer.
- Remain knowledgeable about menu availabilities and changes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Education
Diploma -
Robert Service Highschool
Achorage, AK05.2014
Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Ability to Multitask
- Outgoing Personality
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Communication Skills
- Menu Memorization
- Banquet Events
- Customer Service
References
- Jedidiah Donges, Executive chef at Sullivans, (402) 389-0352
- Daniel Shier, Tent City part owner, (907) 903-1957
- Lonnell Bovy, Regular, Maintenance engineer on slope, (952) 797-4010
- Neda Myers, Regular from Texas, (580) 695-1966
- Ben Atkinson, Regular, Owner of Natural Builders, (970) 333-1530
- Abraham Gallo, Owner of Gallos, (907) 444-4929
Hobbies and Interests
- Snowboarding
- Hiking
- Biking
- Writing
- Creating concoctions
- Baking/cooking
Timeline
Bartender
Red Mountain Grill Dillon
07.2023 - 06.2024
Bartender
Pipers Sports Lounge & Dining
04.2022 - 10.2022
(Fill-in) Bartender
Cabin Tavern
08.2021 - 10.2021
Bartender
Amvets Post 49/Eagles/VFW Post 9785
02.2021 - 09.2021
Bartender/Cocktail Server
Gallos Mexican Restaurant
08.2020 - 04.2021
Diploma -
Robert Service Highschool
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