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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Server
Gone West Family Restaurant
05.2018 - 11.2019
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Bartender/Server
Antelope Point Marina
04.2016 - 10.2019
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Lead Bartender
Amangiri
04.2014 - 09.2015
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Trained [Number] new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Education
No Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Arizona State University
Online
Skills
Customer Service
Responsible Alcohol Service
Engaging Personality
Organizational Ability
Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
Food Service
Suggestive Selling
Payment Processing
Strategic Planning
Performance Management
Time Management
New Hire Training
Creative Mixology
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Gone West Family Restaurant
05.2018 - 11.2019
Bartender/Server
Antelope Point Marina
04.2016 - 10.2019
Lead Bartender
Amangiri
04.2014 - 09.2015
No Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Arizona State University
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