Sherrika Johnson
Bartender/Bottle Girl
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Reliable and hardworking (Bartender/Server) familiar with working alone or with team to serve more than 100 customers per shift. Experienced in supporting servers, Preparing drinks, delivering food and bussing tables. Good interpersonal and multitasking skills in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Johnny's Chicken And Waffles
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - Current
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 100 customers daily and created new libations drawing in clientele.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer of $250 per shift.
- Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
Bartender/Server
Infinity Lounge
Atlanta, MI
02.2020 - Current
- Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed for purchase of alcohol.
- Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
- Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and kept work areas stocked to maintain workflow efficiently.
- Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
- Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
- Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, providing pleasant dining experience to customers and smoothing process for wait staff.
Server/Head Waitress
Bytes Restuarant
Atlanta, GA
01.2007 - 08.2018
- Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
- Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
- Upsold customers and optimized table-turns, outperforming wait staff average sales
- Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
- Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
- Discussed alternative selections with chef for guests with food allergies or gluten-free requests.
- Restocked nonperishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
- Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations.
- Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Met or exceeded sales targets on consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies and dessert mentions.
- Requested photo identification from patrons ordering alcoholic beverages to verify legal age of consumption.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GASkills
CommunicationsCustomer serviceTeam buildingSupervisionOrganizationPlanning and coordination
Menu memorization
Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
Preparing garnishes
Responsible alcohol service
Clear and effective communication
Sales expertise
Highly reliable
New hire training
Timeline
Bartender
Johnny's Chicken And Waffles
01.2021 - Current
Bartender/Server
Infinity Lounge
02.2020 - Current
Server/Head Waitress
Bytes Restuarant
01.2007 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Atlanta Technical College