Sociable Bartender skilled at operating in fast-paced enviroments with demanding objectives for sales, service and quality. Enthusiastic team player successful at multitasking and delivering friendly, prompt service to all customers. Well-versed in maintaining clean and orderly tables, making personalized menu recommendations and managing closing duties such as reconciling cash drawers and restocking items to prepare for following shift.
Skills
Suggestive selling
Alcohol ordering
Outstanding customer service
Anticipating guest needs
Maintaining glassware stock
Safe serving knowledge
Outgoing personality
Cash register operation
Balancing the cash register
Organizational ability
Cash and credit transactions
Service-oriented mindset
Licensed TABC/FOOD HANDLERS
Excellent judgment
Courteous
Able to stand 9+ hours
Basic accounting
Education and Training
Cedar Hill High SchoolCedar Hill, TXExpected in High School Diploma:GPA:Status
Experience
Fogo De ChaoServer
Austin, TX, 02/2019Current
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
Adhered to minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
Greeted newly seated guests quickly and efficiently.
Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
Met or exceeded sales targets on consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies and dessert mentions.
Requested photo identification from patrons ordering alcoholic beverages to verify legal age of consumption.
Sent orders to kitchen staff by POS.
Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Olive GardenBartender
Chesterfield, MO, 01/201909/2020
Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
Olive GardenBartender
Chico, CA, 05/201710/2018
Prepared and served over 100 drinks per shift in high-volume fast paced environment.
Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
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.
Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
Created list of signature beverage items to increase overall revenue and patron loyalty.
Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
Olive GardenBartender
Cincinnati, OH, 07/201404/2017
Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
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.
Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
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.
Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
Created list of signature beverage items to increase overall revenue and patron loyalty.
Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
Offered preferred tables and other special accommodations to VIP customers.
Planned and updated menus to capitalize on changing trends in customer preferences.
Produced and balanced daily and weekly sales reports to assess and coordinate staff.
Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
Reduced inventory losses by creating new drink menu items to move older products.
Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
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