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Shylah Hokanson

Auburn

Summary

Dynamic bartender with a proven track record at Long Reach Kitchen & Catering, excelling in customer service and creative mixology. Recognized for reducing drink wait times and enhancing guest experiences through personalized recommendations. A reliable team player with strong multitasking abilities, dedicated to maintaining a clean and organized bar environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Long Reach Kitchen & Catering
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.

Bartender/server

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro
11.2022 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Bartender/server

Bath Brewing Company
03.2019 - 12.2021

I was in charge of keeping up with liqour orders, as well as keeping up with our canned/ tapped brews. I had the responsibility as a shift leader. Taking care of my crew, making sure tasks/duties are done accordingly with a postive attitude. I maintained recurring customers who felt more like family. Taking food service seriously, managing readiness & quality of expirience.

Education

Certificate - Aesthetics

Spa Tech Institute
Westbrook, ME

Diploma -

Brunswick High School
Brunswick, ME
06.2009

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Outgoing personality
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Menu memorization
  • Suggestive selling
  • Inventory
  • Classic cocktails
  • Staff management
  • Creative mixology
  • Aloha POS

Timeline

Bartender

Long Reach Kitchen & Catering
08.2023 - Current

Bartender/server

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro
11.2022 - Current

Bartender/server

Bath Brewing Company
03.2019 - 12.2021

Certificate - Aesthetics

Spa Tech Institute

Diploma -

Brunswick High School
Shylah Hokanson