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Bartender Resume Example

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BARTENDER
Summary

Customer-oriented restaurant professional well-versed in liquor, beer and specialty drinks. Diligent about restocking supplies and keeping customer areas clean. Ready to take on new professional challenge and learn new skills at [Company].

Maintain smooth, efficient and profitable bar by consistently meeting customer needs while controlling costs. Knowledgeable about all types of beer, liquor and mixed drinks. ServeSafe-certified and experienced in monitoring guests for signs of extreme intoxication.

Motivated, service-oriented Bartender with over 15 years high-volume restaurant experience. Extensive wine, beer and cocktail knowledge. Seeking to make impact on forward-thinking bar program with creative mixology skills.

Established bartender with a flair for creating exciting and on-trend cocktails. Talented at developing world-class cocktail list and bar program.

Well-rounded Bartender with wide-range history in the service industry. Bringing passion for the industry and fun, positive attitude with unwavering commitment to customer service.

Skilled food service professional offering expertise in order taking, money handling and product promotion. Maintain deep understanding of menu offerings to provide expert recommendations for any desire. Familiar with special dietary requirements such as food allergies and celiac disease.

High-energy restaurant professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Smoothly set up reservations, coordinate events and monitor routine dining room activities. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient in prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks.

Skills
  • Safe serving knowledge
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Health codes compliance
  • Extensive spirits knowledge
  • Beer, wine and soju cocktails
  • Maintaining glassware stock
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Alcohol ordering
  • Suggestive selling
  • Licensed Oregon Food and Beverage
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Problem solving
  • Cocktail list development
  • Basic accounting
  • Maintaining a clean bar
  • Verbal communication
  • Strong communication skills
  • Able to stand 10 hours
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Employee training
  • Excellent judgment
  • Balancing the cash register
  • Courteous
  • Wine and liquor expertise
  • Cash register operation
  • Outgoing personality
  • Extensive wine knowledge
  • Food service
  • Food preparation
  • Elegant garnish station setup
  • Extensive beer knowledge
  • Organizational ability
  • Organizational strengths
  • Marketing and sales experience
Experience
Bartender05/2018 to 10/2019Big RedsBeaverton, OR
  • Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed for purchase of alcohol.
  • 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.
  • Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
  • Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
  • Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
  • Reduced inventory losses by creating new drink menu items to move older products.
  • Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, providing pleasant dining experience to customers and smoothing process for wait staff.
  • Promoted customer safety by maintaining current list of available ride services for inebriated customers.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
  • Produced and balanced daily and weekly sales reports to assess and coordinate staff.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
  • Maintained tight financial controls with highly accurate daily registers.
  • Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
  • Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption in designated areas.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies, including straws, garnishes, ice, glassware and napkins.
  • Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
  • Collected and polished glassware, keeping adequate stock for expected customer loads.
  • Recognized VIP customers immediately and provided special treatment, including preferred tables.
  • Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
  • Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
  • Created list of signature items to increase overall revenue.
  • Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
  • Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
  • Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Promoted products to customers to enhance bill totals with high-profit items.
  • Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
Server Assistant09/2014 to 06/2018Broadway Bar & GrillBeaverton, OR
  • Discussed alternative selections with chef for guests with food allergies or gluten-free requests.
  • Placed reservations through phone and email into [Software].
  • Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
  • Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
  • Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
  • Prepared salads and appetizers to back up kitchen staff.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
  • Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Restocked nonperishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
  • Added special garnishes and other finishing touches to improve visual impact of plates and contrast or add flavor to dishes.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
Server04/2017 to 03/2018Pine Meadows Golf Course Inc.Lewistown, MT
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
  • Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
  • Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Prepared salads and appetizers to back up kitchen staff.
  • Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Restocked nonperishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
  • Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Discussed alternative selections with chef for guests with food allergies or gluten-free requests.
  • Added special garnishes and other finishing touches to improve visual impact of plates and contrast or add flavor to dishes.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
  • Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
  • Placed reservations through phone and email into [Software].
  • Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
Education and Training
Some College (No Degree): Business AdministrationUniversity of Nebraska - LincolnLincoln, NE
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Big Reds
  • Broadway Bar & Grill
  • Pine Meadows Golf Course Inc.

School Attended

  • University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Job Titles Held:

  • Bartender
  • Server Assistant
  • Server

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree) : Business Administration

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