bartender resume example with 2+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
Home: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Friendly student available for weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Considered hardworking, punctual and driven.
I attend the College of Health Care Professions online where i am furthering my education in healthcare and getting my certification for Medical Assisting.
Skills
Responsible Alcohol Service
Menu Memorization
Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
Health Codes Compliance
Changing Beer Kegs
Classic Cocktails
Sales
Cash Handling
Cleaning
Point of Sale Systems
Food Preparation and Safety
Ordering Procedures
Food Running
Attending multiple customers
Sales expertise
Inventory
Highly reliable
Hospitality service expertise
Performance improvement
Creative mixology
Clear and effective communication
Engaging personality
Cash register operation
Handling difficult customers
Basic math
Making change
Work History
Bartender, 06/2021 to Current Benchmark Hospitality – Chicago, IL,
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Implemented drink prep procedures that significantly reduced wasted stock.
Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet all customer needs.
Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than sixty drinks per hour.
Bartender, 07/2019 to 06/2021 Benchmark Hospitality – Lake Arrowhead, CA,
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet all customer needs.
Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Trained two new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
Stocking Associate, 06/2020 to 03/2021 T-Roc – Deerfield Beach, FL,
Orchestrated re-organization of stockroom merchandise to promote successful inventory and cycle counts.
Maintained clean and organized stockroom by sweeping, mopping and removing empty boxes.
Organized merchandise on floor, priced items with scan gun and switched price tickets according to promotional sales and sale expiration dates.
Scanned, recorded and verified received inventory during afternoon shipments.
Examined and inspected stock items for defects and reported damages to supervisor.
Completed floor replenishment to guarantee customer satisfaction and size availability.
Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
Created balanced pallets to support efficient and safe sales floor replenishment.
Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
Took on customer service duties as needed, contributing with teams of up to twelve to achieve top ratings in satisfaction surveys.
Demonstrated strong communication skills and understanding of packing slip processing requirements.
Selected by general and warehouse managers to tackle special projects, expediting stock implementation during shortages.
Maintained effective team member communication.
Volunteered to assist front entrance with customer service, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
Unloaded daily delivery trucks using equipment such as conveyor belts and jacks to quickly remove and stage products.
Maintained fitness in order to move merchandise efficiently and safely.
Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as fifty too sixty pounds.
Removed all debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
Applied proper safety procedures in warehouse, stockroom and store and immediately informed management of safety concerns.
Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
Assisted maintenance team with organizing and cleaning warehouse, stockroom and store near shift close.
Server, 02/2019 to 07/2019 Meritage Hospitality Group Inc – Cordova, TN,
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Moved and set up seating, prepared extra silverware and dishes prior to arrival of large groups.
Scheduled numerous reservations and managed seating arrangements simultaneously in high-traffic service restaurant while maintaining calm, professional demeanor.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees by POS system.
Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Education
Diploma: High School, Expected in 06/2020 to H.M King High School - Kingsville, TX, GPA:
: , Expected in to Texas A&M University - Kingsville - Kingsville, TX GPA:
: , Expected in to The College of Health Care Professions - Houston, TX GPA:
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