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BARTENDER
Summary

Experienced Bartender with 30 + years of experience in field. Strong ability to improve team performance and grow bar sales through exceptional customer service and leadership skills.

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.

Skills
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Alcohol ordering
  • Maintaining glassware stock
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Safe serving knowledge
  • Suggestive selling
  • Excellent judgment
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Courteous
  • Able to stand [Number] hours
  • Organizational ability
  • Outgoing personality
  • Employee training
  • Balancing the cash register
  • Marketing and sales experience
  • Maintaining a clean bar
  • Food service
  • Cash register operation
Experience
08/2020 to Current
BartenderCompany Name － City, State
  • Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
  • Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
  • Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
  • Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
  • Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
  • Managed up to [Number] customers per shift while simultaneously assisting [Number] restaurant servers.
  • Processed $[Amount] in daily revenue on average day with totals as high as $[Amount] during special events and promotions.
  • Collected and organized more than $[Amount] in gross revenue and tips on [Timeframe] basis.
  • Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
  • Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
  • Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
  • Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
  • Reduced inventory losses by creating new drink menu items to move older products.
  • Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
  • Helped drive average ticket increases of [Number]% by upselling customers from shelf to premium brands.
  • Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
  • Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
  • Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
  • Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
  • Inventoried glass and stemware, cutting costs [Number]% through effective inventory management.
  • Offered preferred tables and other special accommodations to VIP customers.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Promoted customer safety by maintaining current list of available ride services for inebriated customers.
  • Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
04/2015 to 08/2020
BartenderCompany Name － City, State
  • Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
  • Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
  • Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
  • Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
  • Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
  • Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
  • Managed up to [Number] customers per shift while simultaneously assisting [Number] restaurant servers.
  • Processed $[Amount] in daily revenue on average day with totals as high as $[Amount] during special events and promotions.
  • Collected and organized more than $[Amount] in gross revenue and tips on [Timeframe] basis.
  • Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
  • Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
  • Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
  • Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
  • Reduced inventory losses by creating new drink menu items to move older products.
  • Planned and updated menus to capitalize on changing trends in customer preferences.
  • Produced and balanced daily and weekly sales reports to assess and coordinate staff.
  • Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
  • Helped drive average ticket increases of [Number]% by upselling customers from shelf to premium brands.
  • Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
  • Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
  • Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
  • Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
  • Created list of signature beverage items to increase overall revenue and patron loyalty.
  • Inventoried glass and stemware, cutting costs [Number]% through effective inventory management.
  • Offered preferred tables and other special accommodations to VIP customers.
  • Prepared over [Number] mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages for average of [Number] patrons per shift.
  • Prepared and served over [Number] drinks per shift in high-volume [Type] environment.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
  • Promoted customer safety by maintaining current list of available ride services for inebriated customers.
01/2012 to 01/2015
Bartender Company Name － City, State
  • Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
  • Collected and organized more than $[Amount] in gross revenue and tips on [Timeframe] basis.
  • Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
  • Processed $[Amount] in daily revenue on average day with totals as high as $[Amount] during special events and promotions.
  • Prepared over [Number] mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages for average of [Number] patrons per shift.
  • Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
  • Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
  • Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
  • Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
  • Offered preferred tables and other special accommodations to VIP customers.
  • Trained [Number] new bartenders to increase knowledge of drink preparation and upselling techniques.
  • Reinvented classic cocktails [Type] and [Type] to complement new menu options.
  • Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
  • Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
  • Prepared and served over [Number] drinks per shift in high-volume [Type] environment.
  • Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
  • Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
  • Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
  • Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
  • Helped drive average ticket increases of [Number]% by upselling customers from shelf to premium brands.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
  • Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
  • Inventoried glass and stemware, cutting costs [Number]% through effective inventory management.
  • Planned and updated menus to capitalize on changing trends in customer preferences.
  • Created list of signature beverage items to increase overall revenue and patron loyalty.
  • Reduced inventory losses by creating new drink menu items to move older products.
  • Managed up to [Number] customers per shift while simultaneously assisting [Number] restaurant servers.
  • Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
  • Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
  • Promoted customer safety by maintaining current list of available ride services for inebriated customers.
  • Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
01/2009 to 01/2012
Bartender Company Name － City, State
  • Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
  • Collected and organized more than $[Amount] in gross revenue and tips on [Timeframe] basis.
  • Prepared over [Number] mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages for average of [Number] patrons per shift.
  • Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
  • Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
  • Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
  • Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
  • Offered preferred tables and other special accommodations to VIP customers.
  • Trained [Number] new bartenders to increase knowledge of drink preparation and upselling techniques.
  • Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
  • Reinvented classic cocktails [Type] and [Type] to complement new menu options.
  • Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
  • Prepared and served over [Number] drinks per shift in high-volume [Type] environment.
  • Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
  • Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
  • Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
  • Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
  • Helped drive average ticket increases of [Number]% by upselling customers from shelf to premium brands.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
  • Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
  • Inventoried glass and stemware, cutting costs [Number]% through effective inventory management.
  • Created list of signature beverage items to increase overall revenue and patron loyalty.
  • Reduced inventory losses by creating new drink menu items to move older products.
  • Managed up to [Number] customers per shift while simultaneously assisting [Number] restaurant servers.
  • Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
  • Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
  • Promoted customer safety by maintaining current list of available ride services for inebriated customers.
  • Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
Education and Training
06/1983
High School DiplomaIroquois High School － City, State
09/2020
Food Safety Management National Registry Of Food And Safety Professionals － City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Iroquois High School
  • National Registry Of Food And Safety Professionals

Job Titles Held:

  • Bartender

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Food Safety Management

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