Taylor Costello
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Experienced and personable bartender with a strong background in crafting exceptional cocktails, providing outstanding customer service, and maintaining a dynamic, high-energy bar environment. Skilled at managing high-volume operations, creating memorable guest experiences, and working collaboratively with team members. Passionate about Mexican and Latin-inspired cuisine and cocktails, making Chico Malo an exciting fit.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Server & Event Coordinator
Walter Studios
09.2022 - Current
- Created cocktails and served guests
- Worked in a fast paced music environment
- Tended bar and closed and opened venu
Bartender & Server
Culinary Dropout
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked opening and closing the bar
- Created delicious cocktails
- Served customers
Catering Events Lead Bartender
R&R Events LA
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships
- Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menus and development of new drink recipes
Bartender
Papillon Bistro & Bar
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales
- Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items
- Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently
Bartender
Oscar Wilde
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Prepared and served over100 drinks per shift in high-volume environment
- Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions
- Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business
Bartender
W New York Hotel
03.2014 - 05.2018
- Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements
- Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales
Bartender/Server
Rockwood Music Hall
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Worked in a fast paced music venue serving alcoholic beverages
- Cocktailed for album release parties and worked with labels for events
Education
High School Diploma -
Ironwood Highschool
AZ05-2009
Skills
Crafting Signature Cocktails & Mixology
High-Volume Service & Time Management
Outstanding Customer Service & Guest Retention
Team Collaboration & Leadership
POS Systems (eg, Toast, Square)
Inventory Management & Stock Control
Certification
Liquor License Training
Food Handlers training
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Bartender/Server & Event Coordinator
Walter Studios
09.2022 - Current
Bartender & Server
Culinary Dropout
03.2021 - 12.2021
Catering Events Lead Bartender
R&R Events LA
03.2019 - 03.2020
Bartender
Papillon Bistro & Bar
08.2018 - 03.2019
Bartender
Oscar Wilde
03.2018 - 11.2018
Bartender
W New York Hotel
03.2014 - 05.2018
Bartender/Server
Rockwood Music Hall
08.2013 - 08.2014
Liquor License Training
Food Handlers training
High School Diploma -
Ironwood Highschool
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