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Tara Hutson

Lake Odessa,MI

Summary

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

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender Shift Manager

Woodland Townhouse
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.

Bartender

Buddy's On The Beach
Lake Odessa, MI
12.2014 - 09.2022
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.

Bartender

Corner Landing
Ionia, MI
08.2009 - 11.2014
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Server

Wagon Wheel
Portland, MI
08.2007 - 07.2009
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.

Server

Outback Steakhouse
Lansing, MI
02.2005 - 03.2007
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Education

GED -

Portland High School
Portland, MI
05.2004

Skills

  • Dining Room Management
  • Patron Rapport
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Ordering Bar Supplies
  • Safe Serving
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Aloha POS
  • Custom Drink Preparation
  • Energetic and Outgoing
  • Creative Mixology
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Extensive Beer Knowledge
  • Recipe and Menu Memorization
  • Accurate Cash Handling
  • Credit and Cash Transactions

Certification

T.I.P.S. Certified


Serve safe certified

Timeline

Bartender Shift Manager

Woodland Townhouse
09.2022 - Current

Bartender

Buddy's On The Beach
12.2014 - 09.2022

Bartender

Corner Landing
08.2009 - 11.2014

Server

Wagon Wheel
08.2007 - 07.2009

Server

Outback Steakhouse
02.2005 - 03.2007

GED -

Portland High School

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