Bartender Resume Example

Reinvented classic cocktails and to complement new menu options.

• Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
• Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
• Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed for purchase of alcohol.
• Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
• Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
• Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
• Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
• Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
• Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
• Trained new bartenders in to increase knowledge of drink preparation and upselling techniques.
• Lowered liquor costs % by leading training on precision pouring and waste reduction to team of bartenders.
• Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
• Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
• Reduced inventory losses by creating new drink menu items to move older products.
• Promoted customer safety by maintaining current list of available ride services for inebriated customers.
• Collected and organized more than $200 in gross revenue and tips on a daily basis.
• Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
• Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
• Inventoried glass and stemware and cut costs 10% through effective inventory management.
• Planned and updated menus to capitalize on changing trends in customer preferences.
• Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption in designated areas.
• Helped drive average ticket increases of 20% by upselling customers from shelf to premium brands.
• Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
• Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
• Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
• Processed $1500 in daily revenue on average day with totals as high as $ 2100 during special events and promotions.
• Produced and balanced daily and weekly sales reports to assess and coordinate staff.
• Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
• Managed up to 60 customers per shift while simultaneously assisting restaurant servers.
• Prepared over 100 mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages for average of 30 patrons per shift.
• Recognized VIP customers immediately and provided special treatment, including preferred tables.
• Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
• Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
• Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
• Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
• Prepared and served over drinks per shift in high-volume environment.
• Created list of signature beverage items to increase overall revenue and patron loyalty.