Vatche Tamamian
Altadena,CA
Summary
Focused on supporting team needs by helping with all areas of event set up and breakdown. Skilled at overseeing the bar, handling customer needs and maintaining professional calm under pressure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Altadena Town & Country Club
Altadena, California
04.2017 - 01.2025
- 13 Years of bartending experience
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
- Maintained safety and sanitation standards with firm enforcement amongst bar staff.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.2022
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Safe service compliance
- Special event coordination
- Payment collection
- Mixed drinks preparations
- Adaptable work style
- Customer service
- Preparing for events
- Organizing stock
- Cash handling expertise
Timeline
Bartender
Altadena Town & Country Club
04.2017 - 01.2025
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Pasadena City College