OBJECTIVE

To find a responsible and challenging position that will effectively maximize my experience in Bartending and guest services in a country club, hotel or restaurant setting.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

TIPS, TEAM, Difference Makers and Safe Staff certified. Supervisory, scheduling, Craft beers, fine wine and spirits for fine and casual dining, Standard recipes, mixology, signature and exotic drink recipes. Course, silent, synchronized serving. Handling money or member accounts, closing and balancing a cash draw, Interpersonal, Operating POS. Team player as well as works independently and can take initiative. Banquet sales. Microsoft Office, Quick Books, Administrative and office procedures and skills. Organizational and Communication.

Licensed and certified 2006 New York school of bartending

Food and alcohol certified in state of Florida (previously in Massachusetts from 1988 - 2006)

Completed course in top three for speed and accuracy

Completed alcohol safety course

Knowledge of liquor, wine, beer and mixology

Banquet Bartender Tampa, FL 2008 -present

Bartender - Adaptability, Attentive, and Professional service to upscale members and guests. Banquets, Conventions, Private Parties, Theater,

Country Clubs, Yacht clubs, Hotels, Sports Clubhouse, Universities, Festivals. CLIENTS: Palma Ciea Country Club, Tampa Yacht and Country

Club, Straz Theater, Tampa Convention Center, Barrymore Hotel, Tampa State Fairgrounds, Asmalie Arena. Raymond James Stadium. Tend to

guest needs in professional and quick manner. Serve Beer, wine, liquor, exotic cocktails. Banquet food service: Family style, synchronized, silent,

course, plate and buffet service. Stocking. Set up/break down. Teamwork and communication.

Docs Pub and Grille

Part time Bartender – Serve beer, wine, liquor and from drink menu. Provide drinks for service bar. Stock, clean and closing duties. Maintain an accurate draw. Serve food and provide excellent customer service.

Zephyrhills Elks Lodge Zephyrhills, FL 2015-present

Part Time Bartender - Serve beer, wine, liquor at bar and for special events for members and guests. Meets member needs with membership, regulations and events. Cleanliness, stocking, telephone inquiries, provide event information, sell tickets. Assist in gaming area. POS system, Opening/Closing duties.

Southport Springs Cafe Zephyrhills, Florida 2013-2015

Bartender, Server - Manage daily activities of bar/restaurant. Coordinate FOH with BOH for proper service. Organize staff to complete side work, serve properly in restaurant, at events and banquets. Supervise/schedule and train staff. Accurately serve drinks with proper measurement. Service Bar, Serve food. Maintain cleanliness of bar, bar equipment, glassware, service station and tables. Inventory. Order beer, liquor and wine. Stock bar and restaurant supplies. Mixology skills, creating daily drink specials with creative recipes. Batch credit card sales, input all gratuities. Reconcile cash receipts for all servers.

Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club San Antonio, Florida 2009-2012

Bartender - Build guest rapport in a 55 and over community. Serve Food and Drinks in clubhouse. Bartend Banquets, golf tournaments, weddings, events and private parties, 50-500 people. Set up/break down portable bar. Promote/market banquet services. Operating Point of Purchase Computers, Reconcile cash draw. Keep bar area and portable bar clean. Knowledge of beer, wine and liquor as well as pairing for food. Create recipes for daily drinks of the day.

The Deck Restaurant/Sea Club Resort Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2006-2008

Bartender – Serve Beer, Wine, Liquor in a beach/resort atmosphere. Mix tropical and exotic drinks according to menu as well as create new and interesting flavors to add to guests’ experience. Garnish preparation. Create fun atmosphere to assure guests return, using promotional budget wisely. Utilize liquor promotional aides to introduce new drinks. Serve drinks responsibly. Stock bar daily. Operate Point of Purchase Computers, Reconcile cash draw.

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