Sara Thompson

Senior Bartender

Londons Bar LLC

02.2011 - 12.2023

Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.