Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
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Xavier Smullen

Henderson

Summary

Hospitality professional prepared for this role with comprehensive experience in high-energy environments. Proven ability to create memorable guest experiences and maintain well-organized bar area. Reliable team player and adaptable to changing needs, showcasing skills in mixology and customer interaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gaming Bartender

The Charleston
12.2019 - Current
  • Trained new staff on drink preparation, customer service, and gaming regulations.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with patrons, fostering a welcoming and engaging atmosphere.

Bartender

Nacho Daddy (Summerlin)
02.2017 - 05.2025
  • Taking and creating multiple cocktail orders at once. Stocking and cleaning entire bar area every shift. Maintaining full knowledge of the menu as well as assisting management with daily promotions. Entering orders into the POS system, always double checking for accuracy. Being a team player by helping in other areas such as busing or running food when needed. Built a substantial repeat clientele during my time of employment at Nacho Daddy.
  • Crafted innovative cocktail recipes, enhancing customer experience and bar offerings.
  • Trained and mentored junior bartenders, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability and minimizing waste.

Gaming Bartender

Hardhat Lounge
01.2019 - 09.2023
  • Greeting guests as soon as they were seated at the bar, explaining our multiple promotions that coincided with the day of the week. Co-writing these same promotions with the assistant bar manager. Making cocktails and libations with the Hardhat Lounge branded type of flair. Cleaning and restocking my bar to company standards: welcoming and training new team members.

Gaming Bartender

Stage Door Casino
01.2017 - 06.2021
  • Managed bar operations, ensuring timely service and adherence to quality standards.
  • Monitored inventory levels, coordinating restocking efforts to minimize shortages.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.

Education

High School - Graduate

Lafayette High School
St Joseph, Missouri
01.2011

Skills

  • Mixology & Preparation
  • Engaging personality
  • Highly reliable
  • Strong multitasking
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Complex Problem-solving

Certification

  • Single Malt and Specialty Scotch class completed – January 2019
  • Awarded Employee of the Month at Island time on two separate occasions- November 2016 & August 2017
  • Promoted to lead server at Nacho Daddy within six months of employment

Affiliations

  • Levy
  • Event Aces
  • Spectrum

Timeline

Gaming Bartender

The Charleston
12.2019 - Current

Gaming Bartender

Hardhat Lounge
01.2019 - 09.2023

Bartender

Nacho Daddy (Summerlin)
02.2017 - 05.2025

Gaming Bartender

Stage Door Casino
01.2017 - 06.2021

High School - Graduate

Lafayette High School