Shantay Bowden

Cover letter

Los Angeles, CA

ad4rlq@r.postjobfree.com

310-***-****

I am writing in to express my interest for the Bartender position at your restaurant. I understand from your ad that you are looking for a young, dynamic and experienced bartender. I am excited to tell you that I meet all your requirements and am eager to leverage my experience, skills, and knowledge to contribute to your establishment’s bottom line.

I have 7 years of extensive experience as a professional bartender and am not currently employed. During my career, I have established myself as a high quality bartender. Some of my key job responsibilities include:

• Providing quality experiences to all guests

• Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

• Taking beverage orders directly from customers or servers

• Collecting money for drinks served

• Checking identification of customers to verify their age when needed

• Washing and sterilizing glassware

• Cleaning and resetting tables in bar area

• Maintaining glasses and bottles in a neat, functional, and attractive manner

• Answering customers’ questions regarding beverages

• Notifying Floor Supervisor any time a customer is not fully satisfied with services offered

• Limiting as far as possible liability and problems related to customers’ excessive drinking by taking actions such as persuading them to stop drinking or arranging taxis for their transportation I am a team player to the core, but can also work alone if a situation demands so. My inherent pleasing personality and my strong oral communication skills work to my advantage in my endeavor to provide excellent service to customers.

• Shantay Bowden

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Bottle Server

305 - Sherman Oaks, CA

May 2021 to Present

I am a bottle server at this popular strip club. I bring in tons of guest that create tons of sales as well as exposer to LA during this pandemic! I’ve made a lot of celebrity friends that have only brought in great amounts of people to 305. Most of the time a lot of guest request me to be their bottle server knowing they will be takin great care of and enjoy their experience. They are currently looking for a new location and remodeling so as of right now I do not work there and will not if the right job comes along! Server

Helmsman Ale House - Newport Beach, CA

July 2017 to November 2018

This rustic beach infused bar was opened in July 2017 and I had been with the opening team! In this short period of time, this bar has been locals favorites as we as a team delivered an amazing brewpub scene. I was also one of their severs with top sales as well as top reviews. To this day, they have loyal guest come in looking for me based on the experience they had while I was there. Bartender and Server

Playa Mesa - Costa Mesa, CA

April 2017 to November 2018

I was hired at this beautiful casual Mexican restaurant. Very open and had a great atmosphere. I was one of their leading bartenders and servers as I developed relationships with guest that led to long term loyalty. We had a full bar, but was mainly known for our delicious home style cocktails. I worked full time as I was both a bartender and server based on my consistent performance. I am able to up-sell very easily which increases sales for any restaurant and myself! Due to the fact that I moved to Los Angeles the commute became too much for me and I decided to sadly leave. Toms urban

Server - Los Angeles, CA

January 2014 to March 2017

This is a very popular American style sports bar right outside of the staples center. I worked there for 3 years and loved it. Most times it was a hectic and full restaurant since lots of events were held there and seeing as it’s in LA Live. I loved working in this fast paced restaurant...I feel it’s where I thrive the most while others might panic. I’ve worked in so many different types of areas and restaurants, which has only allowed me to take on any pace/conform to any environment! Education

Bachelor of Criminal Justice

Santa Monica College - Los Angeles, CA

Skills

• Bartending

• Serving Experience

• Restaurant Experience

Certifications and Licenses

Bartending certificate

2012 to Present

Went to bartending school and earned my certification 9 years ago! Food Handler Certification

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