bartender resume example with 3+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
Service-driven restaurant team member knowledgeable about mixology and popular craft beers. Effective at keeping supplies stocked, tables cleared and glasses polished to appeal to customers from all walks of life. Management expertise gained over 1.5 years of experience. Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and intuitive ability to engage customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. Dependable and driven Cook 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. Smoothly handle all bar tasks while serving customer needs and achieving profit targets. Trained in wide range of beers, liquor options and popular cocktails. Offering 4 years of experience monitoring guests and maintaining safe environments. Took food orders from bar patrons and recommended beverage pairings, boosting spending by average $15 per customer. Confirmed accuracy of orders. Customer-oriented Bartender with experience in service industry. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with focus on guest satisfaction when interacting with patrons. Proudly licensed for preparation and sale of alcoholic beverages, bar procedures and liquor laws. Used calculators, cash registers and POS systems to accurately collect payment for all served products and merchandise. Memorized over 30 drink variations and cocktail recipes through Trial and Error and Repition. Removed glassware accumulated at bar to consistently maintain clean service area.
Skills
Elegant food plating
Preparing Garnishes
Menu Memorization
Health Codes Compliance
Changing Beer Kegs
Cash Handling
Food Preparation and Safety
Ordering Procedures
Food Running
Inventory
Creative mixology
Engaging personality
Highly reliable
Handling difficult customers
Making change
Clear and effective communication
Staff Management
Performance improvement
Responsible Alcohol Service
Ordering Bar Supplies
Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
Classic Cocktails
Sales
Cleaning
Point of Sale Systems
Group Reservations Management
Dining Room Management
Food preparation
Hospitality service expertise
Attending multiple customers
Sales expertise
Beverage preparation
Cash register operation
New hire training
Basic math
Work History
Bartender, 09/2019 - Current Uncle Julio's – Grapevine, TX,
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy.
Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Up sold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.
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.
Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Waited on up to customers at bar and at 5-table bar area.
Managed $350-$2000 in cash with no losses on regular days with totals of more than $2000 in revenue during special promotions or sporting events.
Conducted Daily inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than 30 drinks per hour.
Handled $350 cash on daily basis, which built trustworthiness and loyalty with owners.
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
Closed out cash register with 95% accuracy and prepared cashier report.
Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 100 customers daily and created new libations drawing in clientele.
Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
Maintained accurate cash drawer of $350 per shift.
Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Waited on up to 20 customers at bar and at 25-table bar area.
Received over 30 beverage orders nightly from wait staff and delivered beverages to guests while keeping up with bar orders.
Requested official identification for Legal purchases and verified details, consistently meeting strict legal standards of underage sales.
Line Cook, 12/2018 - 03/2019 Golfsuites – Tulsa, OK,
Fried, grilled and baked foods such as fries, Fish and Potatoes.care, attention to detail and quality.
Prepared items like bacon ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
Cleaned counters, food preparation areas and equipment with sanitizing spray to reduce risk of cross-contamination.
Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
Performed routine cleaning procedures across kitchen through [Action] and [Action].
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Produced over [Number] [Type] dishes per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Prepared average of 70 orders each shift.
Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
Fried, grilled and baked foods such as fries, Fish and Potatos.
Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
Collaborated with Servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Prepared items like bacon ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
Cleaned counters, food preparation areas and equipment with sanitizing spray to reduce risk of cross-contamination.
Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
Performed routine cleaning procedures across kitchen.
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
Managed 3-person staff, supervised preparation of all foods and explained steps for readying specialty items
Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Produced over 100 dishes per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Communicated closely with Servers to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Prepared average of 100 orders each shift.
Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
Fried, grilled and baked foods such as Onion Rings, Walleye and Prime Rib.
Safely used kitchen equipment such as Meat cutter and Convection Oven, effectively reducing injuries and burns 70%.
Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
Collaborated with Servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
Trained, managed and guided 2 Cooks, improving overall performance and productivity 90%.
Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Kept labor at or below 30% to support business profit targets.
Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Collaborated with Owner in production or modification of menus and selections.
Obtained fresh ingredients from local farms, including Tomatoes effectively slashing grocery costs by 5%.
Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
Properly handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Developed and cooked exciting, memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment and bolstered restaurant revenues to N/A.
Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned all equipment after every shift.
Evaluated inventory levels on Daily basis and placed orders to restock Meats and Vegetables items before supplies ran out.
Mentored more than 5 kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Bartender, 06/2016 - 11/2016 Cedar Shore – City, STATE,
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy.
Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.
Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
Waited on up to [Number] customers at bar and at [Number]-table bar area.
Requested official identification for [Type] purchases and verified details, consistently meeting strict legal standards of underage sales.
Managed $[Amount] in cash with no losses on regular days with totals of more than $[Amount] in revenue during special promotions or sporting events.
Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than [Number] drinks per hour.
Handled $[Amount] cash on daily basis, which built trustworthiness and loyalty with owners.
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
Closed out cash register with [Number]% accuracy and prepared cashier report.
Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over [Number] customers daily and created new libations drawing in clientele.
Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
Maintained accurate cash drawer of $[Amount] per shift.
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2013 - Kimball High School - Kimball, SD GPA: Status -
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