Sky McHale
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual as well as semi-formal dining establishments and event venues. Committed to upholding the highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with a diverse menu of memorized drink recipes and high volume atmospheres.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Finneys Crafthouse
02.2024 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Bar Lead
Canopy Club
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
Bartender
Eureka
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Bartender
EOS Lounge
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
Bartender
Ritz-Carlton
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Developed promotional campaigns to attract new customers and increase brand awareness.
Supervisor
Mesa Burger
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
Bartender
Santa Barbara Bowl
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Washed production lines and storage containers to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Film
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05.2020
Skills
- Attending Multiple Customers
- Sales Expertise
- Classic Cocktails
- Dining Room Management
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Suggestive Selling
- Patron Rapport
- Aloha POS
- Micros POS
- Toast POS
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- High-Volume Environments
Timeline
Bartender
Finneys Crafthouse
02.2024 - Current
Bar Lead
Canopy Club
11.2022 - 01.2024
Bartender
Eureka
06.2021 - 11.2022
Bartender
EOS Lounge
08.2020 - 07.2021
Bartender
Ritz-Carlton
05.2019 - 03.2020
Bartender
Santa Barbara Bowl
05.2019 - 10.2019
Supervisor
Mesa Burger
01.2017 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Film
Santa Barbara City College
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