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Janet Whitaker

Bartender
Ward,CO

Summary

Reliable Bartender with independent approach to handling high-volume customer loads. Well-versed in assisting wait staff with drinks and food orders. Excellent relationship-builder and multitasker always ready to support team needs. Versatile and adept at overcoming challenges and streamlining operations. Transforms deficient operations into successful enterprises. Motivational leader and problem solver. Hardworking bartender with experience in large-scale casual and fine dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Bartender

Hunter's Chophouse
05.2022 - Current
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.

Restaurant Bar Manager

Backcountry Pizza LLC
07.2015 - Current
  • Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
  • Handled $1500-$2000 cash on daily basis, which built trustworthiness and loyalty with owners.
  • Followed all safety requirements for alcohol service and maintained network of available ride services for inebriated customers.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
  • Recruited, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards and productivity strategies, providing improvement over prior onboarding process.
  • Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.

Bartender

The Stanley Hotel
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

Bartender

Newport Seafood Grill
12.2011 - 08.2014
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
  • Generated higher ticket averages by training employees on suggestive up-selling techniques.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.

Barista and Shift Supervisor

Jazzman Cafe
09.2009 - 02.2011
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Metal And Jewelry Arts

Montgomery College

Sewing

Studio Bernina

Skills

Proficient in mixology

Payment processing

Suggestive selling

Food service

Outgoing personality

Strong multitasking

Highly reliable

Team player attitude

Certification

TIPS certified

Interests

Leatherwork, gym workouts, cooking, reading, road trips, music, and adventure

Timeline

Bartender

The Stanley Hotel
09.2022 - 05.2023

Bartender

Hunter's Chophouse
05.2022 - Current

Restaurant Bar Manager

Backcountry Pizza LLC
07.2015 - Current

Bartender

Newport Seafood Grill
12.2011 - 08.2014

Barista and Shift Supervisor

Jazzman Cafe
09.2009 - 02.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Metal And Jewelry Arts

Montgomery College

Sewing

Studio Bernina

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