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BARTENDER
Summary

Maintain smooth, efficient and profitable bar by consistently meeting customer needs while controlling costs. Knowledgeable about all types of beer, liquor and mixed drinks. ServeSafe-certified and experienced in monitoring guests for signs of extreme intoxication.

Talented individual offering 8 years of experience in giving prompt, efficient and quality service. Proficient in operating credit card machines, balancing cash registers and promoting upcoming bar events and programs. Competent in preparing classic cocktail recipes.

Skills
  • Suggestive selling
  • Safe serving knowledge
  • Health codes compliance
  • Proficient in mixology
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Beer, wine and soju cocktails
  • Alcohol ordering
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Extensive spirits knowledge
  • Maintaining glassware stock
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Organizational ability
  • Balancing the cash register
  • Maintaining a clean bar
  • Cash register operation
  • Employee training
  • Excellent judgment
  • Team Building
  • Extensive beer knowledge
  • Food preparation
  • Food service
  • Outgoing personality
  • Marketing and sales experience
Experience
Bartender02/2018 to 04/2020Duffy Street Seafood ShackNorth Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
  • Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and kept work areas stocked to maintain workflow efficiently.
  • Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
  • Prepared and served over 75 drinks per shift in high-volume restaurant environment.
  • Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
  • Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed for purchase of alcohol.
  • Filled ice bins 9 throughout shift and cleaned them 4 times weekly.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
  • Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Engaged in small talk with over 50 patrons per day to build rapport and earn repeat business.
  • Collected and polished glassware, keeping adequate stock for expected customer loads.
  • Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
  • Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, providing pleasant dining experience to customers and smoothing process for wait staff.
  • Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies, including straws, garnishes, ice, glassware and napkins.
  • Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
  • Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption in designated areas.
  • Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
Server03/2019 to 04/2019Buffalo Wild WingsNorth Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
  • Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
  • Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Restocked nonperishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
Soccer Coach11/2018 to 04/2019Horry County Department of EducationConway, SC
  • Oversaw rigorous practice sessions to enhance individual skills and team gameplay.
  • Maintained safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
  • Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies.
  • Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
  • Maximized athlete performance by overseeing targeted physical conditioning programs.
  • Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.
  • Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
  • Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
  • Improved team behavior by modeling correct actions and instilling discipline.
  • Developed, updates and implemented effective rules covering all team activities.
  • Instilled love of the sport by helping each player to fully grasp all areas of gameplay.
  • Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
  • Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and arranged tutoring for those with falling grades.
  • Checked equipment and monitored common areas to ensure neatness, organization and proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.
Retail Sales Associate09/2017 to 01/2019Rack Room ShoesNorth Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Provided every customer with professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Initiated friendly conversation with each customer to determine level of assistance required.
  • Generated brand awareness and positive product impressions to increase sales.
  • Processed payments and maintained accurate drawers to meet financial targets.
  • Worked with off-site locations to find desired items for customers.
  • Bagged, wrapped and packaged purchases according to customer needs.
  • Followed all company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and ensure safety.
  • Maintained assigned area to store standards by setting up and monitoring accurate ad signage and correct merchandise placement.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Supported managers with organizing store and showcasing new items in eye-catching displays.
  • Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store orderly and efficient.
  • Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise in need of replenishment.
  • Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
  • Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
  • Assisted in ringing up sales at registers and bagging merchandise.
  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Adhered to all company initiatives and achieved established goals for each.
  • Maintained friendly, outgoing personality to promote positive work environment and build customer loyalty.
  • Calculated pricing, scanned tags, applied discounts, collected payment and offered receipts to process transactions.
  • Proactively engaged shoppers, providing assistance and information on merchandise and product features.
  • Managed cash register operations using POS system including processing sales and returns.
  • Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
  • Completed all assigned training to stay updated on important policies and procedures.
Education and Training
High School Diploma06/2014North Myrtle Beach High SchoolLittle River, SC
Bachelor of Science: Exercise ScienceSalem CollegeWinston-Salem, NC
Bachelor of Arts: Athletic DevelopmentExpected in 12/2020Coastal Carolina UniversityConway, SC
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Duffy Street Seafood Shack
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Horry County Department of Education
  • Rack Room Shoes

School Attended

  • North Myrtle Beach High School
  • Salem College
  • Coastal Carolina University

Job Titles Held:

  • Bartender
  • Server
  • Soccer Coach
  • Retail Sales Associate

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 06/2014
    Bachelor of Science : Exercise Science
    Bachelor of Arts : Athletic Development Expected in 12/2020

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