REECE ELLIOTT
Denver
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 bartending and customer interaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Passport
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with other managers to develop promotional events that attracted new clientele and generated additional revenue streams.
- Assisted in managing special events such as private parties or corporate functions, coordinating staff efforts for seamless execution.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Bartender
Society Sports and Spirits
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Trainer - Bar Back and Bartender
Federales
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Worked with corporate headquarters to fly to other states that were opening a new Federales restaurant/bar
- Maintained company standards while under time constraints and in high pressure situations
- Taught policies, procedures and information to a range of new employees of different skill levels
- Adapted to newly implemented training techniques while keeping quality standards for staff and customers
- Managed the bar backs for the restaurant, including scheduling and training
- Maintained excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
- Restocked and replenished bar inventory and supplies
- Maintained excellent standards in organization and cleanliness
- Wrote opening and closing duties for the support staff building wide
Bartender
The Larimer Lounge
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained and ran a busy bar which included helping guests make drink choices, greeting customers with professionalism and timeliness
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer
- Knowledgeable of mixing and serving cocktails
Lead Bar Back and Bartender
Happy Camper
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Scheduled the bar-backs each week for their shift
- Excellent knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
- Check customers' identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
- Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages
- Plan and present bar menu
- Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
- Comply with all food and beverage regulations
Server/Support Staff
10 Barrel Brewing Company
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Completing assigned side work duties at beginning and end of each shift
- Practices proper sanitation procedures and maintains cleanliness
- Responsible for greeting Guests, taking their order, entering into POS system and verifying order by repeating back to Guest
- Replenishes food and other serving items as necessary; Portions back-up items
- Responsible for seating guests, training new staff, and managing seating arrangements
Education
MSU Denver
01.2019
Colorado Mesa University
01.2018
High School Diploma -
Ralston Valley High School
05.2017
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Strong work ethic
- Salesmanship
- Exceptional customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
Timeline
Bartender
The Passport
12.2023 - 02.2025
Bartender
Society Sports and Spirits
02.2023 - 01.2025
Trainer - Bar Back and Bartender
Federales
06.2021 - 03.2023
Bartender
The Larimer Lounge
03.2021 - 08.2021
Lead Bar Back and Bartender
Happy Camper
05.2020 - 02.2021
Server/Support Staff
10 Barrel Brewing Company
06.2018 - 02.2020
Colorado Mesa University
High School Diploma -
Ralston Valley High School
MSU Denver
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