Sarah Mahon
Toms River
Summary
Hospitality professional prepared for this role with comprehensive experience in high-energy environments. Proven ability to create memorable guest experiences and maintain well-organized bar area. Reliable team player and adaptable to changing needs, showcasing skills in mixology and customer interaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Sofias Taqueria
11.2024 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, and preparing cash drawers.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
Server
Cuzins Seafood & Clam Bar
01.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Bartender
Drifters of Seaside
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
Bartender
Evelyns Bar & Restaurant
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
Bartender
Barca City Cafe & Bar
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
Education
Criminal Justice
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJMarketing
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJSports Marketing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSkills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Outgoing personality
- Customer service expertise
- Responsible alcohol service
- Cash register operation
- Memory retention
- Alcohol awareness
- Food service
- ABC standards
Timeline
Bartender
Sofias Taqueria
11.2024 - Current
Bartender
Drifters of Seaside
05.2024 - 10.2024
Server
Cuzins Seafood & Clam Bar
01.2023 - Current
Bartender
Evelyns Bar & Restaurant
08.2021 - 12.2022
Bartender
Barca City Cafe & Bar
08.2021 - 12.2022
Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2017 - 01.2021
Criminal Justice
Montclair State University
Marketing
Ocean County College
Sports Marketing
University of South Florida
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