Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Work Availability
Timeline
Stephanie Turton

Stephanie Turton

Everett,WASHINGTON
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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.

Closed businesghts per week by locking up, cleaning, preparing for next business day and guiding guests out of establishment. Talent for calmly managing fast-paced, high-volume work with continuous demands.

Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.

Personable Head Bartender with 26 years of experience working in high traffic venues. Collaborative leader, establishing functional teams through relationship-building and thoughtful delegation. Proficient teacher, coaching staff to maintain service standards and anticipate customer needs.

Expert Bartender with history of working across hospitality sector, from upscale restaurants and 4 diamond hotels to local watering holes and large music venues. Looking to bring mixology proficiency and engaging customer service skills to challenging environment.

Customer-savvy Bartender accustomed to demanding work with little downtime. Dedicated team player with demonstrated training and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills. With the most positive and fun "Go Team vibe"!!

Enthusiastic restaurant professional with expertise in mixology, beer, liquor and wine along with solid background in team leadership and business decision making. 26 years in field with strong desire to drive business success.

Meticulous Bartender with 15-plus years of experience in mixing and serving high-quality beverages in 4 diamond awarded hotel and spas. Quickly memorize pricing, recipes and mechanics of drink machines.

Friendly Bartender with exceptional peserverence, loyalty, perception, and professionsl skills. Keep work area clean, stocked and conveniently organized at all times. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Dedicated bartender professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Experienced bartender with over 26 years of experience as a mixologist, with an excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Enthusiastic bartender eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of all fields of the hospitality industry, and training in Alcohol Safety. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in in the hospitality industry.

Reliable employee seeking bartender or mgmt positions. Offering excellent communication and great judgment.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level bartender position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Chapter 2, Looking for my new path.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Tulalip Casino And Resort
Tulalip , WA
10.2009 - 10.2022
  • 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.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than Number drinks per hour.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
  • Managed cash and bar revenue during special promotions or sporting events.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Trained Number new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
  • Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks and scouted and auditioned performers for various special events.

Bartender

Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa
Ferndale , WA
08.2006 - 09.2009
  • 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.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than Number drinks per hour.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
  • Managed cash and bar revenue during special promotions or sporting events.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Trained Number new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.

Special Events Bartender

Seattle Entertainment Solutions
Sesttle , WA
07.2015 - 03.2019
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
  • Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over thousands customers daily. Bumbershoot Capitol Hill Block Party, Marymoor Park. Showbox Seattle
  • Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over Number customers daily.
  • Tended bar for high-volume, fast-paced events with Number+ guests.
  • Provided customers with reliable, enthusiastic and personalized customer service.
  • Confirmed legal drinking age and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Restocked clean glassware and liquor to keep bar organized and maintained.
  • Discontinued service to intoxicated guests according to established practices.
  • Confirmed legal drinking age of purchasers by checking official identification.
  • Tended bar for high-volume, fast-paced events with over Number guests.
  • Prepared for events by setting up bar, stocking supplies and arranging tables.
  • Prepared wide variety of mixed drinks by applying extensive cocktail knowledge.
  • Responded to guest questions and requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
  • Managed disruptive customer behavior and mitigated liability by Action.

Special Events Bartender

The Showbox Presents
Seattle , WA
11.2015 - 03.2019
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
  • Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 1500+ customers daily.
  • Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over Number customers daily.
  • Tended bar for high-volume, fast-paced events with Number+ guests.
  • Provided customers with reliable, enthusiastic and personalized customer service.
  • Confirmed legal drinking age and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Restocked clean glassware and liquor to keep bar organized and maintained.
  • Discontinued service to intoxicated guests according to established practices.
  • Confirmed legal drinking age of purchasers by checking official identification.
  • Tended bar for high-volume, fast-paced events with over Number guests.
  • Prepared for events by setting up bar, stocking supplies and arranging tables.
  • Prepared wide variety of mixed drinks by applying extensive cocktail knowledge.
  • Responded to guest questions and requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
  • Managed disruptive customer behavior and mitigated liability by Action.

Education

Nursing

Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham, WA
09.2016

Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA
06.2012

Diploma -

Clover Park High School, Lakewood, WA
05.1993

Skills

  • Alcohol Ordering
  • TIPS Certified
  • Professional Service Standards
  • Age Identification and Compliance
  • Mixology Techniques
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Cash Handling and Management
  • Aloha POS
  • Identification and Compliance
  • Patron Rapport
  • Teamwork and Professionalism
  • Preparing Garnishes
  • Classic Cocktails
  • Responsible Serving
  • Glassware Polishing
  • Knowledge of Craft and Microbrews
  • Bar Operations and Logistics
  • Cocktail Service
  • Supply and Inventory Maintenance
  • Ordering Bar Supplies
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Menu Memorization
  • Monitoring Alcohol Consumption
  • Hospitality and Guest Service
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Outstanding Customer Service
  • Anticipating Guest Needs
  • Changing Beer Kegs
  • Patron Experiences
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Custom Drink Preparation
  • Extensive Spirits Knowledge
  • Reconciling Cash Drawers
  • Maintaining Glassware Stock
  • Waiting Tables
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Maximizing Profitability
  • Creative Mixology
  • Bar Menu Planning
  • Liquor Law Compliance
  • Hosting Functions
  • Private Events and Catering
  • Patron Engagement
  • Mixed Drinks Preparations
  • Energetic and Outgoing
  • New Cocktail Creation
  • Stamina and Endurance
  • Food Sales and Promotion
  • Event Cleanup
  • Guest Interaction
  • Food Service Management
  • Drink Consistency
  • Excellent with Numbers
  • Microbrew Beers
  • Serving and Bussing
  • Wine Knowledge
  • Pre Shift Preparation
  • Engaging Customers
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • Guest Engagement
  • Glass Collection
  • Bartending License
  • Waste Reduction
  • Banquet Events
  • Good Conversationalist
  • Crowd Control and Security

Accomplishments

  • Contributed to the establishment winning a AAA Five Diamond Award.
  • Improved team productivity with morale-boosting incentives.
  • Oversaw multiple employees in a bar bringing in thousands in monthly revenue
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved "Winner Cards", by completing cleanliness procedures with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved, set up and breakdown, effectively helping with correct and safe, proper procedures, as well as, Bartending
  • Contributed to service that earned a stellar review in Named, "Best Casino", in Seattle's Magazine 2020 Readers Choice Survey

Certification

Wa State Food Handlers Permit

Wa State liquor license

CPR/ First Aid

CNA Certified

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Special Events Bartender - The Showbox Presents
11.2015 - 03.2019
Special Events Bartender - Seattle Entertainment Solutions
07.2015 - 03.2019
Bartender - Tulalip Casino And Resort
10.2009 - 10.2022
Bartender - Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa
08.2006 - 09.2009
Bellingham Technical College - , Nursing
Whatcom Community College - ,
Clover Park High School - Diploma,

Wa State Food Handlers Permit

Wa State liquor license

CPR/ First Aid

CNA Certified

Stephanie Turton