TIFFANY WILLIAMSON
Chicago,IL
Summary
Industrious bartender with a reputation of providing exceptional customer service while creating memorable dining experiences. Well versed in high volume settings. Skilled in communication & working harmoniously with coworkers and supervisors to ensure a seamless guest flow throughout.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Crosby’s Kitchen
04.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Bartender
Alexander's Steakhouse
03.2022 - 07.2023
- My role while working for Alexander's Steakhouse included:
- greeting guests & providing exceptional service
- upselling bottles of wine
- selling daily market menu items
- expertise on menu
- working events as large as 400 guests
- delivering dishes to guests in timely and efficient manner
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
Bartender/ Bar Manager
Fine Eatz
11.2018 - 03.2022
- My role while working for Fine Eatz included:
- providing a pleasant drinking experience
- ensuring bar efficiency and safety coordination
- supply inventory
- Daily cleaning and sanitation in accordance to state guidelines
- handling customer concerns
- orienting new employees
- organizing bar karaoke
- creating specialty cocktails
- working events as large as 300 guests
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
Cocktail Server
Howl at the Moon
09.2017 - 11.2018
- My role while at Howl at the Moon included:
- carrying drinks and food throughout the club
- upselling featured shots and bottles to boost revenue for the company
- ensuring sanitation regulations
- providing quality entertaining guest service
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Cleared tables quickly after guests
Bartender
Hala Kahiki
04.2015 - 09.2017
- My role while working for Hala Kahiki included:
- setting up and breaking down the lounge
- maintaining uniform guidelines
- providing great service and a memorable experience for guests to ensure repeat business, contributing to team success
- answering guest's questions about the extensive cocktail menu
- upselling drink-ware that the cocktails were served in, not only to increase customer morale but to increase revenue as well
- promoting the lounge's gift shop
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
Education
Arizona State University
09.2024
Bradford High School
05.2012
Elite Bartending
Skills
- Professionalism
- Decision-Making
- Team Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Passionate
- Adaptability
- Dependable
- Polished alcohol Knowledge
- Creative Mixology
Timeline
Bartender
Crosby’s Kitchen
04.2024 - Current
Bartender
Alexander's Steakhouse
03.2022 - 07.2023
Bartender/ Bar Manager
Fine Eatz
11.2018 - 03.2022
Cocktail Server
Howl at the Moon
09.2017 - 11.2018
Bartender
Hala Kahiki
04.2015 - 09.2017
Arizona State University
Bradford High School
Elite Bartending