Meticulous Bartender with 5-plus years of experience in mixing and serving high-quality beverages in fast paced establishments. Quickly memorize pricing, recipes and mechanics of drink machines. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Bartender
Self Employed - MiMi Mixes
05.2020 - Current
Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
Developed drink menu with creative cocktails, contemporary wines and craft beers.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
Orchestrated numerous private parties, business meetings and formal engagements.
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.
Implemented drink prep procedures that significantly reduced wasted stock.
Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Head Bartender/Bar Manager
A King's Cafe 218
01.2022 - 01.2024
Managed bar at special events, leading team in providing coordinated service for weddings, business meetings and social gatherings.
Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
Bartender
Bahama Breeze
07.2012 - 05.2013
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets and increased sales and profits.
Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
Education
Certified Mixology
Elite Mixology
Philadelphia, PA
10.2021
High School Diploma -
Samuel Fels High School
Philadelphia, PA
Skills
Classic cocktails
Responsible alcohol service
Highly reliable
Mixologist Certification
Creative mixology
Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
RAMP Certified
Menu Memorization
Fast Learner
Certification
Certified Mixologist, Elite Mixology Program - [The Alibi]