Stacy Meeks
Panama City,FL
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable, I excelled at Barracuda Beach Bar & Grill, mastering mixology and enhancing customer satisfaction. My charismatic communication fostered a loyal clientele, significantly boosting repeat business. Skilled in upselling and health safety management, I consistently contributed to a positive, efficient team environment, driving profitability and maintaining high service standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender, Shift Leader
Barracuda Beach Bar & Grill
01.2024 - 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, 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.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new staff on bar procedures, cocktail recipes, and customer service standards, ensuring consistent service quality.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, turning potentially negative experiences into positive ones.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Enhanced establishments reputation, consistently receiving positive feedback on customer satisfaction surveys and online reviews.
Server, Hostess
Sandbar Sports Bar and Grill
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Bartender, Server
Hops & Vines
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
- Enhanced customer experience with engaging conversations and personalized drink recommendations.
- Enhanced dining experience, suggesting food and drink pairings that complemented menu offerings.
- Facilitated smooth workflow, coordinating with kitchen and floor staff to expedite orders.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
IADT
Nashville12-2006
Skills
- Effective Upselling Techniques
- Health Safety Management
- Charismatic Communicator
- Customer Service Proficiency
- Mixology & Cocktail Crafting
- Adaptability
- POS System Management
- Customer-Centric Approach
- Team Training & Development
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler FL
- ServSafe Alcohol FL
Timeline
Bartender, Shift Leader
Barracuda Beach Bar & Grill
01.2024 - Current
Server, Hostess
Sandbar Sports Bar and Grill
06.2019 - 06.2022
Bartender, Server
Hops & Vines
06.2015 - 09.2018
- ServSafe Food Handler FL
- ServSafe Alcohol FL
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
IADT
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