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BARTENDER
Summary

Responsible [Job Title] skilled at making custom drinks and maximizing business revenues with top-notch service. Work well with team members to meet all customer needs in fast-paced environments. Good money handling, problem-solving and time management abilities.

Reliable and hardworking [Job Title] familiar with working alone or with team to serve more than [Number] customers per shift. Experienced overseeing complex server waitstaff, food delivery and customer support operations. Thriving interpersonal and multitasking skills honed in fast-paced environment.

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.

Meticulous [Job Title] with background spanning all aspects of food service industry. Skilled at waiting tables, kitchen prep and serving drinks. Offers top-notch mixology and new drink creation skills.

Experienced Bartender with [Number] years of experience in field. Strong ability to improve team performance and grow bar sales through exceptional customer service and leadership skills.

Motivated, service-oriented Bartender with over [Number] years high-volume restaurant experience. Extensive wine, beer and cocktail knowledge. Creative with developing new mixology recipes.

Customer-oriented [Job Title] well-versed in overseeing movement of liquor, beer and specialty drinks. Diligent in intricate supply restocking tasks and customer area cleanliness. Strong team leader and bar staff trainer lends hands-on organization and understanding to approach.

Friendly [Job Title] with expertise in concocting cocktail drinks and alcoholic beverages. Familiarity with numerous drinking-making techniques. Maintains composure when under pressure and tending to [Number]-square-foot [Type] bar. Offering [Number] years of experience in providing patrons with superior service.

Hospitable [Job Title] committed to maximizing customer satisfaction and beverage sales. Talented in re-imagining classic cocktails and providing new culinary spin on [Type] drinks. Expertise in housekeeping and bar maintenance.

Detail-oriented Bar Back offering proven customer service skills, strong work ethic and fluency in [Language]. Experienced working banquets and large-scale events.

Award-winning Bartender with [Number] years of experience running cocktail programs in top-rated restaurants. Offering in-depth creativity and knowledge of restaurant and bar operations and committed to innovation and sustainability.

Talented individual offering [Number] years of experience in giving prompt, efficient and quality service. Proficient in operating credit card machines, balancing cash registers and promoting upcoming bar events and programs. Competent in preparing classic cocktail recipes.

Industrious Bar Back with broad experience in variety of bars. Remains calm and poised in fast-paced environments. Prepared to handle high-volume service situations.

Accomplished [Job Title] with experience in beverage service and wide knowledge of drink recipes. Talented professional trained in mixology and recognized for innovative drink creations. Excels in fast-paced foodservice environments.

Qualified Bartender with [Number] years of experience. Passionate about customer service and travel with background in [Type] industries. Dedicated to reliability, dynamic bartending and cleanliness.

Hands-on [Job Title] successful at consistently delivering highest quality service. Fast and efficient worker goes extra mile to sell more and keep customers satisfied. Well-versed in specialty drink preparation, including [Type] and [Type] specialty drinks.

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

Seasoned Bartender with [Number] years of service at a high-end sports bar. Provides full food and cocktail service for large groups and sporting events. Ready to support operations during high-demand events.

Goal-oriented Bar Manager driven to maximize revenue and productivity. Clear communicator with adaptable and innovative approach.

Energetic Bartender delivering high-quality service and accurate drink formulation in fast-paced environments. Seeking to leverage [Skill] and [Skill] skills in position with [Company].

Personable Bartender with [Number] years of creative menu planning and drink creation. Drive patron satisfaction through strong memory for order taking and excellent communication skills.

Established bartender with flair for creating exciting and on-trend cocktails. Talented at developing world-class cocktail list and bar program. Ready to create innovative and attractive drink menus.

Skills
  • Health codes compliance
  • Alcohol ordering
  • Extensive spirits knowledge
  • Safe serving knowledge
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Maintaining glassware stock
  • Suggestive selling
  • Proficient in mixology
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Marketing and sales experience
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Maintaining a clean bar
  • Able to stand [Number] hours
  • Food preparation
  • Elegant garnish station setup
  • Extensive beer knowledge
  • Cash register operation
  • Multilingual in [Languages]
  • Cocktail list development
  • Organizational ability
  • Food service
  • Balancing the cash register
  • Excellent judgment
  • Courteous
  • Employee training
  • Wine and liquor expertise
  • Basic accounting
  • Conversant in [Language]
  • Extensive wine knowledge
  • Outgoing personality
Experience
The royale | Phoenix, AZBartender11/2016 - 11/2020
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
  • Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
  • Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
  • Processed $[Amount] in daily revenue on average day with totals as high as $[Amount] during special events and promotions.
  • Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
  • Produced and balanced daily and weekly sales reports to assess and coordinate staff.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
  • Lowered liquor costs [Number]% by leading training on precision pouring and waste reduction to team of [Number] bartenders.
  • Helped drive average ticket increases of [Number]% by upselling customers from shelf to premium brands.
  • Reinvented classic cocktails [Type] and [Type] to complement new menu options.
  • Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
  • Planned and updated menus to capitalize on changing trends in customer preferences.
  • Promoted customer safety by maintaining current list of available ride services for inebriated customers.
  • Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
  • Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Prepared over [Number] mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages for average of [Number] patrons per shift.
  • Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
  • Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
  • Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
  • Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
  • Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
  • Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
  • Reduced inventory losses by creating new drink menu items to move older products.
  • Collected and organized more than $[Amount] in gross revenue and tips on [Timeframe] basis.
  • Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
  • Prepared and served over [Number] drinks per shift in high-volume [Type] environment.
  • Offered preferred tables and other special accommodations to VIP customers.
  • Trained [Number] new bartenders in [Year] to increase knowledge of drink preparation and upselling techniques.
  • Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
  • Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
  • Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
  • Created list of signature beverage items to increase overall revenue and patron loyalty.
  • Inventoried glass and stemware, cutting costs [Number]% through effective inventory management.
  • Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
  • Managed up to [Number] customers per shift while simultaneously assisting [Number] restaurant servers.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
AZTEES | Phoenix, AZScreen Printer08/2013 - 08/2015
Delaware North | Phoenix, AZRestaurant Team Member08/2003 - 08/2012
  • Followed all restaurant guidelines in regards to food safety and hygiene to prevent illness.
  • Assisted at the drive-thru window by swiftly handling cash and credit card transactions.
  • Navigated job responsibilities and completed regular tasks by interacting effectively with other employees.
  • Upsold items to paying customers, including [Food item] and [Food item], which helped to boost shift revenues.
  • Stocked condiments, toppings and other food items during slow hours to avoid dashing to kitchen during peak times.
  • Served plated dinners, buffet-style dinners and passed hors d'oeuvres for parties.
  • Upsold customers and optimized table-turns to outperform average sales by [Number]%.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
  • Met or exceeded sales targets on consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies and dessert mentions.
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Requested photo identification from patrons ordering alcoholic beverages to verify legal age of consumption.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
  • Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations.
  • Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
  • Sent orders to kitchen staff by [Action].
  • Provided exceptional service to [Number] customers per day at [Type] establishment.
  • Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Prepared and served cold, hot and [Type] beverages to guests.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Updated repeat customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Cleaned dishes with detergent, rinsing and sanitizing chemicals in [Number]-compartment sink.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Rearranged tables and chairs, located or rolled extra silverware and [Action] to prepare for large groups.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to beautify table.
  • Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as specified by patrons, consistently delivering to tables or bar without spillage.
  • Plated food and assessed plate presentation to maintain highest standard of food quality.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Communicated with event coordinators to verify appropriate and adequate accommodations for larger parties.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Designed custom private function and banquet packages for business dinners, sales presentations, club meetings, weddings and charity events.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Greeted newly seated guests quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
  • Presented patrons with menus and specials promptly after seating, following up to address questions before taking orders.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
  • Performed walked throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise serving and bussing staff of specific guest needs.
  • Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
  • Reviewed identification for patrons before serving alcoholic drinks.
Education and Training
Camelback High School | Phoenix, AZHigh School Diploma08/2003
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • The royale
  • AZTEES
  • Delaware North

School Attended

  • Camelback High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Bartender
  • Screen Printer
  • Restaurant Team Member

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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