Skye Searcy
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Expert Bartender with history of working across hospitality sector, from upscale restaurants and boutique hotels to local watering holes and large music venues. Looking to bring mixology proficiency and engaging customer service skills to challenging environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Oak View Group
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Bartender
Aramark
Phoenix, Arizona
12.2021 - Current
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Bartender
Levy Restaurants
Phoenix, AZ
12.2021 - 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.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Bartender
Rattle N Rum
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2021 - Current
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender
Rawhide
Chandler, Arizona
12.2019 - Current
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than 100 drinks per hour.
- Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
- Managed cash and bar revenue during special promotions or sporting events.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Bartender
Motorsports Park
Chandler, Arizona
12.2017 - Current
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Managed cash and bar revenue during special promotions or sporting events.
Education
General
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ08.2012
Skills
- Cash Handling and Management
- Bar Operations and Logistics
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Responsible Serving
- Hospitality and Guest Service
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Self-Motivated
- Engaging Customers
- Honest and Dependable
- Private Events and Catering
- Bartending License
- Banquet Events
- Fast Learner
Timeline
Bartender
Oak View Group
08.2023 - Current
Bartender
Aramark
12.2021 - Current
Bartender
Levy Restaurants
12.2021 - Current
Bartender
Rattle N Rum
10.2021 - Current
Bartender
Rawhide
12.2019 - Current
Bartender
Motorsports Park
12.2017 - Current
General
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College