Reliable Bartender with independent approach to handling high-volume customer loads. Well-versed in assisting wait staff with drinks and food orders. Excellent relationship-builder and multitasker always ready to support team needs.
Skills
Monitoring Alcohol Consumption
Mixology Techniques
Food and Beverage Service
Supply and Inventory Maintenance
Teamwork and Professionalism
Identification and Compliance
Cash Handling and Management
Handling Difficult Customers
Professional Service Standards
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Multitasking
Ramp Certified
POS
Work History
Lead Bartender, 12/2017 to 03/2020 Benchmark Hospitality – Phoenix, AZ,
Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
Implemented drink prep procedures that significantly reduced wasted stock.
Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
Trained 3 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
Head Bartender, 11/2014 to 02/2020 Hyatt – Lexington, KY,
Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.1
Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 100 customers daily.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Trained 10 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
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.
Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
Generated higher ticket averages by training employees on suggestive up-selling techniques.
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Lead Bartender, 09/2013 to 12/2016 Benchmark Hospitality – Boothbay Harbor, ME,
Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Implemented drink prep procedures that significantly reduced wasted stock.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 100 customers daily.
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Orchestrated numerous private parties, business meetings and formal engagements.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Business And Technical Management, Expected in 05/2014 DeVry University - Fort Washington, PA, GPA:
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