Sara Christian
Bartender/Server
Glenview,IL
Summary
Upbeat bartender and server with outstanding coordination and memorization skills. 5 year background of creating regular customers and boosting establishment reputation through delivery of unmatched service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Server
Marshall INC/Gold Room
Stone Park, IL
08.2017 - Current
- Efficiently performs all opening duties such as setting up or breaking down the bar. Taking inventory on all alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, noting any that are low or out while fully stocking the bar rails and coolers. When opening its vital that all banks are at the appropriate amounts and then when closing making sure that the banks are not only correct but that the cash drops are neither over or under and that all credit card slips are filled out, signed and entered correctly.
- Maintain a clean and well organized bar that is free of clutter and thoroughly sanitized, creating a welcoming and safe space for guests to be able to fully enjoy themselves in.
- Ensured each guest was tended to in a fast and efficient manner while receiving their correct drink orders and change as well as any other requests they may have. By ensuring all drinks are made correctly you're able to avoid wasted product as well as increasing your chances of potentially upselling them on different items upon their next order.
- Created relationships with guests by engaging in friendly conversation while curating a fun personable environment, encouraging them to not only want to come back but to encourage others to visit as well.
- Diligently keep track of how much each guest is served, actively avoiding and limiting any unpleasant interactions that you or other guests may have with them as well preventing disastrous outcomes that can transpire from the over consumption of alcohol.
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service
Bartender for Summer Set music festival
Britt Lee
Somerset , WI
08.2017 - 08.2017
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Bartender at Taste of River North
Britt Lee
Chicago, IL
07.2017 - 07.2017
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Skills
- Transactions and Cash Handling
- Menu Memorization
- Food and Beverage Service
- Cocktail Knowledge
- Warm and Friendly
- Price Memorization
- Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Marshall INC/Gold Room
08.2017 - Current
Bartender for Summer Set music festival
Britt Lee
08.2017 - 08.2017
Bartender at Taste of River North
Britt Lee
07.2017 - 07.2017