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
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender Shift Manager
Woodland Townhouse
137 N. Main Street
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
Gippers Sports Bar
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2023 - 01.2026
- Provided exceptional customer service by engaging with patrons and anticipating their needs.
- Crafted and served specialty cocktails while adhering to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained new staff on bartending techniques, drink preparation, and customer interaction protocols.
Bartender
Buddy's On The Beach
1223 Lake View Drive
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
128 W. Grand River
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
7888 E. Grand River
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
617 N. Canal Street
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, MI05.2004
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
Gippers Sports Bar
04.2023 - 01.2026
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