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Priest Ariana

Priest Ariana

Winthrop,MA

Summary

Experienced Bartender with extraordinary customer service skills and a motivated attitude. Knowledgeable about drink combinations and committed to serving with a smile. Efficient at maintaining a clean and organized bar area and dedicated to providing customers with a warm and welcoming environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Spirit of Boston
08.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Bartender

Margaritaville
Boston, MA
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Monitored guests' alcohol consumption and followed responsible alcohol service protocols
  • Provided guests with drink suggestions and knowledge about drink recipes
  • Provided bar patrons with optimal customer service
  • Monitored bar inventory and made notes for needed supplies when necessary
  • Waited on tables, taking drink orders in this high traffic pub
  • Responded to customer inquiries and orders in a timely manner
  • Worked in a collaborative manner with other restaurant employees to ensure outstanding customer experiences
  • Greeted guests with a friendly and helpful attitude at all times
  • Carried on friendly conversations with patrons and answered any questions or concerns to the best of my ability
  • Brought forth a high level of customer service at all times
  • Handled food with sanitation and safety in mind
  • Helped to increase customer return rates by providing excellent customer service at all times

Bartender

Model Cafe
Allston, Massachusetts
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Provided guests with drink suggestions and knowledge about drink recipes
  • Provided bar patrons with optimal customer service
  • Monitored bar inventory and made notes for needed supplies when necessary
  • Waited on tables, taking drink orders in this high traffic pub
  • Responded to customer inquiries and orders in a timely manner
  • Worked in a collaborative manner with other restaurant employees to ensure outstanding customer experiences
  • Greeted guests with a friendly and helpful attitude at all times
  • Carried on friendly conversations with patrons and answered any questions or concerns to the best of my ability
  • Brought forth a high level of customer service at all times
  • Handled food with sanitation and safety in mind
  • Helped to increase customer return rates by providing excellent customer service at all times
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of all retail promotions

Bar Manager

Osaka
Brookline, Massachusetts
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Collect money for drinks served
  • Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
  • Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
  • Balance cash receipts
  • Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons
  • Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws
  • Serve wine and bottled or draft beer
  • Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
  • Clean bars, work areas, and tables
  • Mix ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks
  • Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar
  • Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks
  • Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them
  • Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays
  • Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar
  • Order or requisition liquors and supplies
  • Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders
  • Plan bar menus

Education

Degree - Psychology

Bunker Hill Community College
11.2024

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Office Technology Skills
  • Knowledge of Flavor Combinations
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Strong Mathematical Skills
  • Excellent Work Ethic
  • Advanced Communication Skills
  • Bar Terminology
  • Strong Memory Skills
  • Motivated Attitude
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills

Timeline

Bartender

Spirit of Boston
08.2024 - Current

Bartender

Margaritaville
07.2023 - 06.2024

Bartender

Model Cafe
03.2021 - 07.2022

Bar Manager

Osaka
01.2017 - 03.2020

Degree - Psychology

Bunker Hill Community College
Priest Ariana