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BARTENDER
Professional Summary

Enthusiastic restaurant professional with expertise in mixology, beer, liquor and wine along with solid background in team leadership and business decision making. 25 years in field with strong desire to drive business success. Enthusiastic restaurant professional with expertise in mixology, beer, liquor and wine along with solid background in team leadership and business decision making. 25 years in field with strong desire to drive business success. Dependable manager knowledgeable about numerous drink options and strategies for boosting business profits with optimal cost control and service approaches. Service-oriented team player with organizational and multitasking abilities to handle fast-paced environments. Independently solve routine customer issues to promote bar loyalty. Dependable bartender knowledgeable about numerous drink options and strategies for boosting business profits with optimal cost control and service approaches. Service-oriented team player with organizational and multitasking abilities to handle fast-paced environments. Independently solve routine customer issues to promote bar loyalty. Capable chef passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Strong history of exceptional service in Mixology . Capable Chef passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Strong history of exceptional service in Fine dining and Bistro establishments. Dependable and driven Manager 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. Award-winning Server of the year, known for expert sales skills and consistent delivery of popular cocktails. Expedient drink-maker with 30 years of experience in delivering excellent service and cultivating loyal clientele. Conducts opening and closing activities, including cleaning and restocking bar. Award-winning [Job Title] known for expert sales skills and consistent delivery of popular cocktails. Expedient drink-maker with [Number] years of experience in delivering excellent service.

Accomplishments
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 39 staff members.
  • Supervised team of 40 staff members.
Work History
Ocean Park Eagles. Ocean Park, WABartender | 08/2020 - 09/2021
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Generated higher ticket averages by training [Number] employees on suggestive up-selling techniques.
  • 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.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
  • Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy.
  • Requested official identification for [Type] purchases and verified details, consistently meeting strict legal standards of underage sales.
  • Waited on up to 200 customers at bar and at 50-table bar area.
U.S Census 2017. Ocean Park, WASurvey Traker | 02/2017 - 06/2021
  • Obtained updated contact information from all subjects and verified data for accuracy.
  • Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
  • Assisted with project planning and execution of research.
  • Properly completed surveys by performing 3 before ending each call.
  • Coded data from participant interviews.
  • Explained questions in better detail for interviewees to allow truthful answers.
  • Recorded calls in notebook for future playback by .
  • Recruited and screened 100 potential participants.
  • Used strong and eloquent speaking skills in delivering questions to survey participants by phone and prompting responses to complete questionnaires.
  • Remained highly educated in various software packages by regularly attending training and webinars.
El Compadre Restaurant. Long Beach, WAServer | 05/2010 - 03/2020
  • Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management, contributing to safe and welcoming environments for all patrons.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags.
  • Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.
  • Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.
  • Bussed and reset 10 tables per shift, working efficiently to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Served needs of more than 50 customers in busy environment.
  • Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
  • Replenished food items and other supplies, which included paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
United States Customs. Seattle, WACargo Security and Passenger Processor | 02/1989 - 04/2005
  • Conducted patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Collaborated with area law enforcement and federal investigators to support safe fugitive apprehensions and coordinate investigations.
  • Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons.
  • Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
  • Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of 300 employees and visitors daily.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building.
  • Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses and other bags to check for prohibited items.
  • Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
  • Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic upon entry onto building grounds through electronic gates.
  • Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
  • Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
  • Inspected cargo ships and airplanes areas within building to uncover suspicious behavior.
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I manage a local community garden and train local school children on growing food , math, and making food available for students and their Families. I also teach them how to cook and can the produce produced by the garden.

Skills
  • Elegant food plating
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Preparing Garnishes
  • Ordering Bar Supplies
  • Knowledge of Craft and Microbrews
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Health Codes Compliance
  • Classic Cocktails
  • Cash Handling
  • Sales
  • Cleaning
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Point of Sale Systems
  • Ordering Procedures
  • Group Reservations Management
  • Food Running
  • Dining Room Management
  • Aloha POS
  • Highly reliable
  • Performance improvement
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Making change
  • Hospitality license
  • [liquor license
  • Basic math
  • New hire training
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Oasis POS
  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Creative mixology
  • Beverage preparation
  • Inventory
  • Cash register operation
  • Attending multiple customers
Education
North Seattle Community CollegeSeattle, WA03/2005Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Law And Web Master
Washington Law Enforcement AcademyTacoma, WA And Yakima WA08/1993Associate of Applied Science: Law Enforcement
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Ocean Park Eagles
  • U.S Census 2017
  • El Compadre Restaurant
  • United States Customs

School Attended

  • North Seattle Community College
  • Washington Law Enforcement Academy

Job Titles Held:

  • Bartender
  • Survey Traker
  • Server
  • Cargo Security and Passenger Processor

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science : Criminal Law And Web Master
    Associate of Applied Science : Law Enforcement

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