Robin Lewis
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic bartender with proven expertise at The Alarm Box in drink preparation and inventory management. Skilled in creating specialty cocktails and fostering customer relationships, ensuring exceptional service and compliance with alcohol regulations. Recognized for maintaining cleanliness and quality standards while efficiently handling cash transactions in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender Apprentice
The Odyssey
Chicago
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared and served drinks following standard recipes and customer preferences.
- Assisted bartenders in maintaining cleanliness and organization of bar area.
- Stocked inventory and replenished supplies to ensure efficient operations.
- Engaged with customers to provide excellent service and address inquiries.
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive work environment.
- Monitored customer behavior to promote responsible alcohol consumption.
- Learned bar equipment operation for effective drink preparation and service.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance mixology skills and product knowledge.
- Developed strong relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
- Accurately prepared all types of virgin and alcohol drinks for customers.
- Operated POS system to generate checks for patrons, processing payments and returning bills, coin, receipts and payment cards.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries about menu items or services offered by the establishment.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Helped out other team members when needed during busy shifts.
- Stocked and maintained the bar with fresh supplies of beer, wine, spirits, and mixers.
- Created specialty cocktails upon request from customers.
- Received deliveries of liquor and restocked shelves accordingly.
- Suggested food pairings according to customer preferences for alcoholic beverages.
- Adhered to all local laws regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Monitored bar activities to ensure quality standards are met consistently.
- Handled cash transactions in an efficient manner while ensuring accuracy of change given back.
Bartender
The Alarm Box
Beloit
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed cash transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate handling and reconciliation.
- Oversaw bar inventory control, maintaining optimal stock levels and restocking supplies as needed.
- Handled cash and inventory management, ensuring smooth operations and timely replenishment of bar supplies.
Education
GED -
De Lasalle Tolton Center
Chicago02-2012
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Phoenix University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Drink preparation
- Inventory management
- POS operation
- Customer engagement
- Specialty cocktail creation
- Alcohol compliance
- Effective communication
- Bar operations
- Relationship building
- Quality control
- Cash handling
- Work area cleanliness
- Alcohol safety
- Bar supply stocking
- Guest services
- Stress tolerance
- ID verification
- Cleanliness standards
- POS system operation
Certification
- Basset 06/2022
- Medical Assistant 08/2014
- Leasing and Management 08/2025
Timeline
Bartender Apprentice
The Odyssey
08.2024 - 05.2025
Bartender
The Alarm Box
11.2021 - 08.2024
GED -
De Lasalle Tolton Center
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Phoenix University
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