bartender resume example with 5+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK Home: (555) 432-1000 - Cell: - resumesample@example.com - : - -
Summary
Motivated, service-oriented Bartender/Server with five years restaurant experience. Extensive wine, beer and cocktail knowledge. Seeking to make impact on future bartending/server job with creative mixology skills. Works well under pressure, and always in a cheerful mood to ensure my guest have a great experience when I am taking care of them. Huge people person and very easy to get along with.
Skills
Anticipating guest needs
Health codes compliance
Maintaining glassware stock
Extensive spirits knowledge
Safe serving knowledge
Suggestive selling
Beer, wine and soju cocktails
Outstanding customer service
Balancing the cash register
Employee training
Extensive beer knowledge
Cash register operation
Marketing and sales experience
Excellent judgment
Problem solving
Outgoing personality
Food service
Extensive wine knowledge
Organizational ability
Service-oriented mindset
Strong communication skills
Team building
Courteous
Maintaining a clean bar
Experience
06/2017 to Current
BartenderChica – Las Vegas, NV,
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.
Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and kept work areas stocked to maintain workflow efficiently.
Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed for purchase of alcohol.
Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
06/2017 to Current
ServerCarino's Italian Restaurant – Humble, TX,
Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
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.
Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
Added special garnishes and other finishing touches to improve visual impact of plates and contrast or add flavor to dishes.
Prepared salads and appetizers to back up kitchen staff.
Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
Discussed alternative selections with chef for guests with food allergies or gluten-free requests.
Restocked nonperishable and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
06/2015 to 11/2017
HostThe Paradies Shops – Portland, OR,
Supported management by helping resolving customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and accurately estimate wait times.
Set up and decorated menu marketing boards with current specials information and drink features.
Stayed on top of server availability and table turnover to make accurate decisions about seating locations.
Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
Answered telephone to provide establishment information and take party reservations.
Backed up serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for incoming guests.
Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
Notified servers after seating parties in section for prompt service.
Answered questions about food and order statuses for waiting customers.
Made special accommodations for customers by collaborating with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating.
Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
Accommodated guests with special needs, including accommodations for child seats and wheelchairs.
Answered customers' questions about hours, seating, current wait time and other information.
Greeted guests entering restaurant and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist, distributing pagers to waiting guests.
Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2017 to to
High School Diploma: Richmond Hill High School - Richmond Hill, GA GPA: Status -
Expected in to to
Associate of Science: Dental Hygiene Savannah Technical College - Savannah, GA GPA: Status -
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