Hi, I’m
Sasha Higgins
Bartender
Fort Myers,FL
Envy is worst than hatred.
Sasha Higgins
Summary
I am a seasoned veteran bartender who prides herself on her professional demanor behind the bar. I work well with others, and take satisfaction in giving the guests the best experience possible. I love to smile, and laugh, and make everyone around me feel welcome.
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
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.
Personable Head Bartender with Number years of experience working in high traffic venues. Collaborative leader, establishing functional teams through relationship-building and thoughtful delegation. Proficient teacher, coaching staff to maintain service standards and anticipate customer needs.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
NJPACNewark, NJ
Bartender
07.2010 - Current
Job overview
- At a large upscale fine dining establishment in one of New Jersey’s Largest Performing arts centers
- Duties Including but not limited to, Taking food and drink orders, Making specialty cocktails, educating guests on beer and wine and food; Cash Handling, Cleaning and maintaining the bar.
Heritage Golf ClubSarasota , FL
Bartender
02.2019 - 07.2020
Job overview
- 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.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
All StarsPort Charlotte , FL
Bartender
07.2015 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
ApplebeesNewark, NJ
Bartender and server for a popular casual concept
06.2010 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Ensured proper steps of service, took guest orders, served guests food and drink, cash handling, customer service.
Harlem ClubNewark, NJ
Head Bartender
02.2007 - 09.2010
Job overview
- For a high volume club in downtown Newark, Duties include but not limited to: Opening Bar, Closing Bar, invintory, staffing training guest interactions
IdealsNewark, NJ
Bartender
01.2006 - 02.2008
Job overview
- In a busy night club enviornment with a sports bar dynamic, Worked with guests, took orders made drinks for bar guests as well as service bar, cash handeling, cleaning
Education
Licence
Essex County Collage
Science High School
degree from Painting and Maintinance
Skills
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Cocktail Service
- Identification and Compliance
- Ordering Bar Supplies
- Suggestive Selling
- Cash Handling and Management
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Elegant Food Plating
- Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
- Aloha POS
- Supply and Inventory Maintenance
- Classic Cocktails
- Knowledge of Craft and Microbrews
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Changing Beer Kegs
- Mixology Techniques
- Food and Beverage Service
- Preparing Garnishes
- Hospitality and Guest Service
- Age Identification and Compliance
- Forecast Preparation
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Professional Service Standards
- Bar Operations and Logistics
- Patron Rapport
- Monitoring Alcohol Consumption
- Glassware Polishing
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- TIPS Certified
- Responsible Serving
- Patron Experiences
- Extensive Spirits Knowledge
- Custom Drink Preparation
- Financial Administration
- Maintaining Glassware Stock
- Guest Satisfaction
- Reconciling Cash Drawers
- High-Volume Environments
- Customer Expectations Management
- Creative Mixology
- Energetic and Outgoing
- Logistics Operations
- Optimal Inventory Levels
- Engaging Customers
- Liquor Law Compliance
- Private Events and Catering
- Patron Engagement
- Culinary Expertise
- Hosting Functions
- Guest Interaction
- Waiting Tables
- Register Preparation
- Waste Reduction
- Bar Menu Planning
- Consultative Selling Techniques
- Wine Pairings
- Serving and Bussing
- Strategic Oversight
- Guest Engagement
- Guest Relations Management
- Bartending License
- Flair Bartending
- Sampling Techniques
- New Cocktail Creation
- Food Service Management
- Event Cleanup
- Maximizing Profitability
- Wine Knowledge
- Microbrew Beers
- Banquet Events
- High-Volume Dining
- Crowd Control and Security
- Good Conversationalist
- Food Sales and Promotion
- Billing and Payment Processing
- Stamina and Endurance
- Drink Consistency
- Mixed Drinks Preparations
- Business Needs Analysis
- Excellent with Numbers
- Place Settings
- Pre Shift Preparation
- Portion Sizes
Availability
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Timeline
Bartender
Heritage Golf Club
02.2019 - 07.2020
Bartender
All Stars
07.2015 - 01.2018
Bartender
NJPAC
07.2010 - Current
Bartender and server for a popular casual concept
Applebees
06.2010 - 08.2011
Head Bartender
Harlem Club
02.2007 - 09.2010
Bartender
Ideals
01.2006 - 02.2008
Licence
Essex County Collage Science High School
degree from Painting and Maintinance
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