Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Craft Cocktail Bartender
Jim Bob's (Omni)
08.2021 - 07.2022
Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
Director of Food and Beverage
Waco Surf
07.2020 - 08.2021
Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.
Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Bartender /Server
Shorty's Pizza Shack
05.2019 - 08.2021
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Lead Bartender
Waco Surf
05.2019 - 08.2021
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.
Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Barista
Starbucks
08.2017 - 05.2019
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of customer-facing work area and dining room space to meet governmental and organizational safety and health guidelines.