Bartender Resume Example Mussel Bar & Grille

BARTENDER

Summary

Customer-oriented restaurant professional well-versed in the food and beverage industry. Strong team leader and trainer of staff. Experienced in supporting servers, bartenders, hosts, delivering food and bussing tables. Good interpersonal and multitasking skills in fast-paced environments. Diligent about restocking supplies and keeping customer areas clean. Strong ability to improve team performance and grow sales through exceptional customer service and leadership skills. Motivated, service-oriented Bartender with over six years high-volume restaurant experience. Extensive wine, beer and cocktail knowledge coupled with creative mixology skills. Works well with team members to meet all customer needs in fast-paced environments. Good money handling, problem-solving and time management abilities.

Skills

Anticipating guest needs
Outstanding customer service
Strong communication skills
Outgoing personality

Service-oriented mindset
Marketing and sales experience
High-volume dining
Extensive spirits knowledge

Experience

Bartender09/2019 to 12/2019Mussel Bar & GrilleArlington, VA

Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Created list of signature beverage items to increase overall revenue and patron loyalty.
Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
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.
Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.

Bartender10/2018 to 08/2019JiannaGreenville, SC

Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers
Prepared and served drinks in a high-volume environment
Collected and polished glassware, keeping adequate stock for expected customer loads
Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies, including straws, garnishes, ice, glassware and napkins
Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs
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
Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business
Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions

Bar Manager, Bartender, and Server05/2017 to 07/2018Lowcountry Bistro Lb'sCharleston, SC

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
Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and kept work areas stocked to maintain workflow efficiently
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
Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships
Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment
Trained new bartenders to increase knowledge of drink preparation and upselling techniques
Introduced “Cocktail of the Day” promotion to menu
Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays
Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers
Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware
Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items
Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer

Bartender, Server, And Marketing Manager05/2014 to 05/2017Td's Of ClemsonClemson, WI

Developed and implemented strategic, social media marketing plan
Proposed innovative storylines for digital content and developed unique campaigns to promote brand engagement
Improved short- and long-term digital marketing strategies
Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins
Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols
Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal
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

Education and Training

Some College (No Degree): MarketingClemson UniversityClemson, SC

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Mussel Bar & Grille
Jianna
Lowcountry Bistro Lb's
Td's Of Clemson

School Attended

Clemson University

Job Titles Held:

Bartender
Bar Manager, Bartender, and Server
Bartender, Server, And Marketing Manager

Degrees

Some College (No Degree) : Marketing

Bartender Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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