Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Server

Rene Gruca

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Friendly Bartender with expertise concocting cocktail drinks and alcoholic beverages. Familiar with numerous drinking-making techniques. Offering five years of experience in providing patrons with superior service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Server

Post Game Pub
Mokena, IL
09.2019 - 04.2024
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
  • Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
  • Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
  • Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
  • Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
  • Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
  • Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
  • Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
  • Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication..

Education

Certificate - Bartending

ABC BARTENDING SCHOOL
Frankfort, IL
04-2019

Skills

  • Beverage Preparation
  • Bar service preparation
  • Menu knowledge
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Safe serving knowledge
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Professional Appearance
  • Courteous
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Cocktail list development
  • Payment Processing
  • Food Running
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Outgoing Personality
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Customer service expertise

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Post Game Pub
09.2019 - 04.2024

Certificate - Bartending

ABC BARTENDING SCHOOL
Rene Gruca