Samantha Romero
La Habra,CA
Summary
Versatile Bartender with 14 years of hands-on experience using correct techniques and liquid measurements to expertly prepare alcoholic drinks. Creative and artistic team player with updated knowledge of menu items. Dedicated to providing positive customer experience to build loyal customer base.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Bench Sports Bar
Fullerton, California
09.2024 - Current
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
Bartender
Cherry Pit
Orange, California
06.2023 - Current
- Poured wine, beer, and cocktails for patrons.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
Bartender Shift Manager
Flat Top bar & Grill
Riverside, CA
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Monitored different areas of bar to keep alcohol consumption stayed in designated areas.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and kept work areas stocked to maintain workflow.
- Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
- Controlled labor costs by adjusting schedules and workflows to align with anticipated customer demands.
- Supervised bar staff to ensure smooth service during busy shifts.
Timeline
Bartender
The Bench Sports Bar
09.2024 - Current
Bartender
Cherry Pit
06.2023 - Current
Bartender Shift Manager
Flat Top bar & Grill
09.2020 - 06.2023