bartender resume example with 7+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in the bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus. Familiar with wide range of beers, liquors, wine and cocktails. Works great with team members to serve customers and meet demand. Always ready to help others and reliable in keeping bar organized, stocked and ready for customers. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Skills
Customer Service
Food Preparation
Outstanding Customer Service
Wine and Liquor Expertise
Complex Problem-Solving
Elegant Garnish Station Setup
Beverage Preparation
Creative Mixology
Responsible Alcohol Service
Menu Memorization
Ordering Procedures
Able to Stand [Number] Hours
Maintaining a Clean Bar
Sales Expertise
Excellent Judgment
Health Codes Compliance
Engaging Personality
Sales and Marketing
Service-Oriented Mindset
Handling Difficult Customers
New Hire Training
Point of Sale Systems
Performance Improvement
Payment Processing
Food Service
ABC Regulations
Cash Register Operation
Order Management
Staff Management
Outgoing Personality
Inventory
Identification Verification
Team Training and Development
Organizational Ability
Safe Serving Knowledge
Marketing and Sales Experience
Extensive Spirits Knowledge
Suggestive Selling
Food Running
Maintaining Glassware Stock
Courteous
Cash and Credit Transactions
Extensive Wine Knowledge
Cocktail List Development
Anticipating Guest Needs
Experience
12/2021 to 06/2023BartenderPenn National Gaming | Harvey, LA,
Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
11/2019 to 10/2021BartenderPenn National Gaming | Dayton, OH,
Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines.
Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
02/2016 to 11/2019BartenderPenn National Gaming | Vicksburg, MS,
Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2013 to to High School Diploma | Lithonia High School, Lithonia, GAGPA:
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