WENDY ROMLEIN
Makawao,HI
Summary
Award-winning Bartender known for creativity, expert sales skills and consistent delivery of popular cocktails. Expedient drink-maker with 40 years of experience in delivering excellent service and cultivating loyal clientele. My strengths are creating fresh & seasonal cocktails, bar maintenance, longevity, and commitment.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Haliimaile General Store - Bartender
Beverly Gannon
Haliimaile, HI
11.2000 - Current
- Prepared classic, modern and unique cocktails for each customer
- Maintained quality of garnishes, juices and other perishables by preparing new stock daily
- Developed drink menu with creative seasonal and locally sourced fresh fruit and herb-based cocktails, contemporary wines and craft beers
- Created daily fresh seasonal specials
- Created cocktails for numerous mixology competitions
- Trained many bartenders and barbacks from scratch
- Assisted servers with custom drink orders by preparing on-demand items
- Input drink orders into point of sale system and created guest checks
- Stored supplies according to bar policies and health code requirements
- Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands
- Received cash, made change, and issued receipts.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Bartender
Peter Merriman / Bamboo Bistro
Maalaea, HI
11.1997 - 11.2000
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies, and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers
- Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team, and business needs
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet anticipated customer demands
- Created custom drink menus for catered events
- Consulted with managers to create custom cocktails for various liquor promotions
- Developed new signature cocktails
- Trained new bartenders.
Bartender
Navatek Ltd
Maalaea, HI
11.1995 - 11.1997
- Created, poured, and prepared mixed drinks for full service dinner cruises.
Bartender
The Five Palms
Keawakapu, HI
11.1994 - 11.1995
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies, and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers
- Organized bar inventory to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- Kept accurate inventories, and worked with bar manager in ordering liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies
- Bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean
- Developed new signature cocktails.
Education
Maui Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Maui High School
1977
Skills
- Elegant Cocktail preparation
- Creative mixology
- Cocktail competitions
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
- Ordering Bar Supplies
- Health Codes Compliance
- Cleaning & organization
- Inventory
- New hire training
- Engaging personality
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Creative Mixology
Accomplishments
- RISE ~ Restaurant Industry Service Excellence
- ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Numerous Cocktail competitions:
- World Mai Tai Festival
- Bombay Sapphire
- Ocean Vodka
- Jim Beam
- Whiskey & Women
- Absolute Bloody Mary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Haliimaile General Store - Bartender
Beverly Gannon
11.2000 - Current
Bartender
Peter Merriman / Bamboo Bistro
11.1997 - 11.2000
Bartender
Navatek Ltd
11.1995 - 11.1997
Bartender
The Five Palms
11.1994 - 11.1995
Maui Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Maui High School
Water sports, Western Horsemanship
Grew up on Maui Surfing and diving.
Own Quarter horses, Pleasure, and competitive
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