Sierra Stratton

Supported bartending staff in a fast-paced and high-volume environment by maintaining bar readiness and contributing to workplace efficiency.

Accomplishments:

• Held responsibility for sous vide & prepping all syrups used for service
• Stepped in to make drinks and provide service during busy hours

Worked as both bartender and server to provide a relaxing, home-style experience for the guests. Worked closely with management to provide feedback to construct a more successful restaurant and the fruition of Notes (wine bar). Gained exceptional comfortability working in high-turnover, fast-paced restaurants.

Accomplishments:

• Worked as lead server on busy nights to delegate server tasks
• Helped input ideas to develop the creation of the Wine Bar
• Consistently managed a 27% tip average for the tip pool through displaying enthusiasm and cultivating warm relationships with customers

Bartender that worked hard to cultivate a loyal customer base by providing unique individual service, leading to frequent returned visits. Built a memorable and comforting experience while increasing bar revenue. Had a community of regulars that visited for my service.

Accomplishments:

• Trained staff with no prior bar experience to bartend proficiently
• Created a “regular” mentality for bar patrons
• Handled kegs, liquor counts, liquor stocking

• Worked as a serving manager in the SoHo location of the Grey Dog in Manhattan, New York. Learned fast-paced brunch style service and bartending basics.
• Accomplishments:
• Worked in the busiest brunch location in Manhattan
• Comfortability with serving and bartending basics

Worked in the heart of Soho, Manhattan, at the busiest restaurant in the neighborhood. Consistently served 10 to 12 tables at a time with high-turnover.

Accomplishments:

• Trained servers on both bar skills and coffee making
• Served over 40 tables per brunch shift
• Learned restaurant practices and nuances in a major, fast paced city.

• Worked in a corporate environment on the photography team. Duties included taking charge of all product photography and post production editing, working as a stylist for photography shoots, and working with big-name brands for collaborations.
• Accomplishments:
• Helped plan and produce content for a photography trip for brand Free People
• Working within corporate marketing team to provide content and create ideas to maximize sales
• Learned the ideals of marketing and utilized my creative skills