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BARTENDER
Professional Summary

Award-winning Bartender known for expert sales skills and consistent delivery of popular cocktails. Expedient drink-maker with 10 years of experience in delivering excellent service and cultivating loyal clientele. Conducts opening and closing activities, including cleaning and restocking bar.

Expert Bartender with history of working across hospitality sector, from upscale restaurants and boutique hotels to local watering holes and large music venues. Looking to bring mixology proficiency and engaging customer service skills to challenging environment.

Skills
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Ordering Bar Supplies
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Health Codes Compliance
  • Changing Beer Kegs
  • Cash Handling
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Ordering Procedures
  • Basic math
  • Sales expertise
  • New hire training
  • Engaging personality
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Performance improvement
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Preparing Garnishes
  • Menu Memorization
  • Knowledge of Craft and Microbrews
  • Classic Cocktails
  • Sales
  • Cleaning
  • Point of Sale Systems
  • Elegant food plating
  • Inventory
  • Beverage preparation
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Highly reliable
  • Making change
  • Aloha POS
  • Staff Management
Work History
Bartender, 08/2019 to Current
Vast American Restaurant – Oklahoma City, OK
  • Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
  • Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions such as trivia nights to bring in new customers.
  • Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
Bartender, 05/2018 to 08/2019
21c Museum Hotels LLC – Oklahoma City, OK
  • Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
  • Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
Bartender Trainer, 03/2016 to 02/2018
Yokozuna – Oklahoma City, OK
  • Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
  • Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction, promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and increase efficiency in different areas.
  • Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
  • Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
  • Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions such as trivia nights to bring in new customers.
  • Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology, 05/2011
Oklahoma City University - Oklahoma City, OK
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Vast American Restaurant
  • 21c Museum Hotels LLC
  • Yokozuna

School Attended

  • Oklahoma City University

Job Titles Held:

  • Bartender
  • Bartender Trainer

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Kinesiology , 05/2011

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