Shelby Ehrenreich
Rincon,GA
Summary
Experience Lead Bartender & Mixologist currently employed at Palmetto Bluff, S.C., seeking full-time opportunities in the area for 2025 due to an upcoming change in ownership at my current employer. Open to travel. Establishments in New York and North Carolina, enjoys the art of bartending and thrives in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Possesses a deep understanding of customer service requirements, consistently conducting a positive and attentive attitude in the workplace. Known for taking initiative, being outgoing, collaborating, and maintaining a high level of organization and cleanliness. Reliable and skilled at upselling, while keeping a loyal and trustworthy relationships with members and guests.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Bartender & Mixologist
Buffalos at Palmetto Bluff
10.2022 - Current
- Trained bartenders on team agility and performance, drink preparation, product promotion, bar preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Developed and crafted bar menus and drink recipes by following industry protocols and studying flavor profiles including specialized drink and cocktail menus for events across property.
- Managed and organized bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers, promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area, implementing performance-ready bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, suppliers and management through account development.
- Controlled costs to by reducing waste to keep business operating within budget and increase profit targets.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Kept detailed inventories and ordered needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving sale revenues and maximizing profits.
BARTENDER
34 North of Cedar Point
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
- Performed opening and closing duties
- Printing sales reports
- Setting up for incoming shift
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels
- Create drink lists weekly regarding seasonal awareness
- Followed alcohol procedures for NC state
- Open and close bar at the end of the shift
SERVER AND BARTENDER SHIFT LEADER
Saltwater Grill
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintain exact cash drawers each shift
- Collect and authorize payments of guests
- Perform opening and closing duties
- Printing sales reports
- Setting up bar for next shift
- Counting cash drawer and taking inventory
- Keep facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations
- Close out cash register
BANQUET BARTENDER
Brickyard Brewing Co.
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Maintain correct cash drawers
- Collect and authorize payments of guest
- Perform opening and closing procedures for banquets and parties
- Follow requirements for drink lists and menus
- Study new beer list weekly
- Attend meetings for beer tasting and testing
- Work festivals and fundraisers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Performance
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY05.2017
Skills
- Proficient in mixology
- Health codes compliance
- Inventory control
- Safe food & drink handling procedures
- Decision-making
- Performance evaluations
- Product demonstration
- Customer engagement
Certification
- Servsafe Certified, South Carolina, 03/23
- TIPS South Carolina On-Premise Alcohol Server Training, 03/23
- Responsible Alcohol, North Carolina, 09/21
Timeline
Lead Bartender & Mixologist
Buffalos at Palmetto Bluff
10.2022 - Current
BARTENDER
34 North of Cedar Point
02.2021 - 10.2022
SERVER AND BARTENDER SHIFT LEADER
Saltwater Grill
05.2019 - 04.2020
BANQUET BARTENDER
Brickyard Brewing Co.
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Servsafe Certified, South Carolina, 03/23
- TIPS South Carolina On-Premise Alcohol Server Training, 03/23
- Responsible Alcohol, North Carolina, 09/21
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Performance
Niagara University
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