Sarah Foege
Hazelwood,MO
Summary
Versatile Bartender with many 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.
Outgoing and Funny pursuing flexible part-time employment with daytime evenings and weekend availability
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Whalens and Old Timers Saloon
Saint Louis, MO
05.2020 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
- Communicated with security staff to de-escalate customer conflicts and remove customers if necessary.
Bartender
Shirleys restaurant and bar
Saint Charles, MO
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Planned and coordinated special events
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
- Monitored customer drink levels and suggested additional drink purchases at appropriate times to boost sales.
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
- Organized bar supplies in stock room to support timely and efficient retrieval and replenishment.
Bartender Server Special Events and Trainer
Hard Rock Cafe
Saint Louis, MO
06.2012 - 08.2016
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
Education
Basic
Florissant Valley Community College
Florissant, MOSkills
- Suggestive Selling
- Bar restocking
- Menu Memorization
- Basic accounting
- Payment Processing
- Safe service compliance
- Health codes compliance
- Service-oriented mindset
- Courteous
- Engaging personality
- Clear and effective communication
- Highly reliable
- Anticipating guest needs
- Maintaining a clean bar
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Outgoing Personality
Timeline
Bartender
Whalens and Old Timers Saloon
05.2020 - Current
Bartender
Shirleys restaurant and bar
07.2016 - 10.2020
Bartender Server Special Events and Trainer
Hard Rock Cafe
06.2012 - 08.2016
Basic
Florissant Valley Community College