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Sarah Pickerill

Dallas,TX

Summary

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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05.2020

Skills

  • Sales Techniques
  • Bar Operations and Logistics
  • Liquor Law Compliance
  • Recipe and Menu Memorization
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • High-Volume Environments

Timeline

Craft Cocktail Bartender

Jim Bob's (Omni)
08.2021 - 07.2022

Director of Food and Beverage

Waco Surf
07.2020 - 08.2021

Bartender /Server

Shorty's Pizza Shack
05.2019 - 08.2021

Lead Bartender

Waco Surf
05.2019 - 08.2021

Barista

Starbucks
08.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Baylor University
Sarah Pickerill