A self-motivated, achievement oriented, service industry professional with experience performing various administrative tasks for any position. Seeking a role to leverage my current professional skill sets.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/ Server
Seven Mile Casino
09.2024 - Current
Managed financial transactions precisely, maintaining accurate closing records
Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
Evaluated IDs to uphold legal standards for beverage service
Boosted sales by upselling premium products to clients
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest
Mastered accounting for all item transactions each shift
Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders
Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients
Bartender
Control Room
05.2023 - 08.2023
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication or serving a minor
TIPS certified ensured food safety and alcohol service was up to date
Informed customers about any specials or events we had going on that day which brought them back
Used toast system to improve order service and increase all food/ drink sales
Studied the menu for extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers
Managed the bar on most nights there was no manager on duty and locked up
Cooked all late night food orders after midnight for guests that still needed a bite to eat
Ran food orders, bussed all tables, and kept up with side work
Bartender
Pizza Wing And Co
10.2022 - 02.2023
Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits
Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
Opened and closed all bars ensuring customer satisfaction
Bartender
Seabreeze Taphouse/ Coyote Ugly
10.2019 - 09.2022
Crafted cocktails and poured beer within a high-volume environment
Provided excellent customer service to all guests before and after the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring overall customer satisfaction, enforcing and maintaining safety protocols, proactively solving problems, and creating a welcoming and safe environment
Served and bussed all tables as well as answered all questions asked about beer/ drink/ and food menus
Danced on the bar at coyote and learned coordinated dances, free shots, beer bongs, and body shots
Ensured no alcohol was served to minors or those who are over served
Maintained strong memory to remember multiple drink/ food orders as well as all tab names
Managed the POS/ toast systems to ring in all purchases and handle all transactions
Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals
Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks
Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits
Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits
Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory
Host/ Delivery Driver
Z'abbraccis
08.2017 - 08.2019
Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance
Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations
Accommodated special seating requests for guests to enhance satisfaction
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers
Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations
Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs
Drove car in urban and rural areas to complete high volume of deliveries
Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner