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Truce Slinkard

Avondale,AZ

Summary

Dependable bartender, successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Black Bear Diner
08.2023 - Current
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.

Lead Bartender

Texas Roadhouse
01.2020 - 09.2023
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.

Bartender

Native Grill & Wings
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.

Server

Ihop
03.2015 - 01.2020
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Multitasked in various situations to help guests and coworkers

Education

Associate of Science - Behavioral Aspects of Health

Maricopa Community Colleges - South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Skyline High School
Mesa, AZ
05.2015

Skills

  • Beverage Preparation
  • Order Management
  • Guest Engagement
  • Food Inspection
  • Quality Control
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Wine Service
  • Service Prioritization
  • Point of Sale Operation
  • Relationship Management

Certification

SERVSAFE

AZ LIQUOR CERTIFICATION

Timeline

Server

Black Bear Diner
08.2023 - Current

Lead Bartender

Texas Roadhouse
01.2020 - 09.2023

Bartender

Native Grill & Wings
06.2018 - 01.2020

Server

Ihop
03.2015 - 01.2020

Associate of Science - Behavioral Aspects of Health

Maricopa Community Colleges - South Mountain Community College

High School Diploma -

Skyline High School

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