Sara Gladney
Austin
Summary
Experienced hospitality professional ready for this role, with a proven track record in high-energy environments. Skilled in creating memorable guest experiences and maintaining an organized bar area. Reliable team player who can adapt to changing needs, showcasing expertise in mixology and customer interaction. Possesses extensive experience in high-volume, high-energy environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Wyld Pines
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Built rapport with new customers and existing regulars
- Invent creative and unique craft cocktails to add to the menu
Bartender
The Tavern
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Historic bar and restaurant in Austin
- Built rapport with regulars, offered tastings, delivered drinks quickly while outselling other bartenders
Bartender
Little Darlin
07.2020 - 09.2022
- High volume neighborhood bar and music venue
- Responsible for maintaining a friendly atmosphere while keeping up with the fast paced environment
- Responsible for balancing the drop at the end of the night
Lead bartender
Teragram Ballroom
08.2017 - 03.2020
- High volume music venue
- Kept up with the fast paced environment while generating high sales while maintaining secure and accurate cash drawers
Lead Bartender
Monty Bar
09.2012 - 08.2017
- High volume craft cocktail bar
- Helped create a craft cocktail menu for the bar and for the sister bar in New Orleans
Education
Nursing RN/BSN
ACC
Austin, TX05-2026
Skills
- Extensive craft cocktail and beer knowledge
- Customer service
- Menu creation and design
- Bar inventory management
- Patron Rapport
- High-Volume Environments
- Private Events and Catering
- Cicerone certification
References
- Brandon Edgerton, Former Employer, (360) 910-6911
- Brian Buschemi, Former Employer, (512) 784-4910
Timeline
Bartender
Wyld Pines
08.2023 - 11.2024
Bartender
The Tavern
01.2023 - 06.2023
Bartender
Little Darlin
07.2020 - 09.2022
Lead bartender
Teragram Ballroom
08.2017 - 03.2020
Lead Bartender
Monty Bar
09.2012 - 08.2017
Nursing RN/BSN
ACC