Bartender Resume Example Seaside Grill Tiki Bar

BARTENDER

Summary

Experienced bartender with 23 years of experience. Strong ability to improve team performance and grow bar sales through exceptional customer service and leadership skills.

Skills

Suggestive selling
Alcohol ordering
Anticipating guest needs
Health codes compliance
Outstanding customer service
Safe serving knowledge
Maintaining glassware stock

Organizational ability
Service-oriented mindset
Balancing the cash register
Food service
Maintaining a clean bar
Outgoing personality
Cash and credit transactions

Experience

Bartender
April 2014 to CurrentSeaside Grill Tiki Bar － Pompano Beach, FL

Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
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.
Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
Offered preferred tables and other special accommodations to VIP customers.
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.
Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
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.
Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.

Substitute Teacher, K-12
August 2010 to CurrentBroward County Schools － All, FL

Studied various school subjects to better understand content and assist with projects and assignments.
Directed group activities to promote immersive, play-based learning.
Stayed up to date with current regional curriculums to maintain readiness for long- and short-term substitute jobs.
Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Documented student growth, development and understanding using outlined grading procedures and assessment strategies.
Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
Mentored, tutored and instructed students after school and during planning times.
Liaised with teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve student support.
Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts.
Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
Oversaw pop quizzes, material exams and standardized tests to facilitate instruction.
Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
Promoted learning by leveraging traditional and modern instructional strategies.
Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve life-long educational goals.
Assisted fellow teachers with assignments, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading as needed.
Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
Proctored standardized tests by adhering to strict requirements while completing student records.

Bartender
August 2008 to April 2014Brus Room Sports Grill and Bar － Pompano Beach, FL

Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
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.
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.
Trained new bartenders to increase knowledge of drink preparation and upselling techniques.
Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
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.
Reduced inventory losses by creating new drink menu items to move older products.
Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
Offered preferred tables and other special accommodations to VIP customers.
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.
Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
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.
Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Arts : Elementary Education, May 2002Florida Atlantic University － Boca Raton, FL

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Seaside Grill Tiki Bar
Broward County Schools
Brus Room Sports Grill and Bar

School Attended

Florida Atlantic University

Job Titles Held:

Bartender
Substitute Teacher, K-12

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts : Elementary Education , May 2002

Bartender Resume Example

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