Sharon Yeung
Seattle,WA
Summary
Veteran Bartender with an extensive background in hospitality. Strong focus on team collaboration with a hunger for creativity. Friendly, open, and always thriving to build genuine connection with others by hospitality focused experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Walrus and the Carpenter / Barnacle Bar
Seattle, WA
02.2022 - Current
- Heavy focus on cocktail menu development for both concepts, based on seasonal ingredients and items we need to push.
- Crafted signature cocktails for guests while providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. Often, moving through both spaces to alleviate pressure from the other.
- Developed drink specials based on seasonal ingredients, enhancing menu offerings.
- Developed a loyal clientele through genuine connection and hospitality.
Bartender
Navy Strength
Seattle, WA
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed high volume of guests behind the bar and simultaneously assisted servers on the floor.
- Promoted products to guests to enhance ticket sales.
- Balanced daily registers and generated reports for upper management.
Bartender
Half Step
Austin, TX
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Learned the fundamentals of how an in-house ice program operates within a high volume craft cocktail bar.
- Helped incorporate local brands to promote and fund events to support the community affected by COVID-19.
- Created "dealers choice" cocktails for almost every guest, relying on a mass inventory of classic cocktail knowledge.
Bar Manager
The Roosevelt Room
Austin, TX
02.2016 - 05.2021
- Conducted interviews, hired, and trained staff in spirits education and bar techniques.
- Oversaw daily bar operations to ensure great guest experience.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock turnover, while keeping pour cost down.
- Orchestrating menu development with a diverse group of staff members to spark creativity and forging strong relationships through teamwork.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohlone College
Fremont, CASkills
- Training and mentoring
- Hospitality and guest service
- Bar menu planning
- Cocktail and spirits knowledge
- Strong multitasker
- Highly reliable
Accomplishments
Regional finalist for Bombay Sapphire's Most Imaginative Bartender in 2017, and National Champion of Espolon Cocktail Fights in 2018. Co-Creator of the Daijoubu Pop-Up based in Austin, Texas, which has raised over 25k for AAPI communities all over the country. Included in Wine Enthusiast Future 40 Tastemakers in 2023. Spoke on panels for Tales of The Cocktail, Campari America, Ketel 1, and more. Featured in articles by PUNCH, Eater Austin, Forbes, and The Daily Beast. Co- Author of a cocktail book that will be published next Spring.
Timeline
Bartender
The Walrus and the Carpenter / Barnacle Bar
02.2022 - Current
Bartender
Navy Strength
12.2021 - 03.2022
Bartender
Half Step
03.2021 - 11.2021
Bar Manager
The Roosevelt Room
02.2016 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohlone College