LESLEY CUTLER
**** ** ****** **., ******, FL ****7
954-***-**** *************@*****.***
-Bartender-
Maximize Customer Satisfaction and Beverage Sales through…
Guest Service Excellence Inventive Cocktails Expedient Drink-Making
Inventive bartender with TIPS® and Food Handler Certifications (State of Florida). Comprehensive knowledge of bar cost controls and drink-making best practices . Known for expert sales skills and consistent delivery of popular cocktails.
Skills include:
Liquor Laws & Licensing
Catered Private Events
Customer Relations
Signature Cocktails
Inventory Management
Beverage Upselling
Wine Fundamentals & Food Pairings
Premium Spirits & Mixology
F&B Experience
Sheraton Four Points — Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bartender, 2017 to Present
Currently tend bar for high-volume, lobby bar and restaurant at the Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port with high proportion of oversees visitors. Good basic knowledge of wine, foods, typical menu items and other beverages. Responsible for creating daily special cocktails along with inventory of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and various bar items. Highly skilled Bartender with fun and friendly personality.
Js Bar & Grill, Fort Laudedale, FL
Bartender 2004 to 2016
Full-time Bartender at fast-paced sports bar establishment serving classic and current cocktails, along with a large restaurant menu. Utilized high levels of energy and superior multti-tasking abilities to quickly fill drink and food orders.
TriStar Staffing, Pembroke Pines, FL
Bartender, 2015 to Present
Bartender for high-events, weddings, private
and business functions;
Setup/breakdown of full-service bar,
Including positioning of portable bar,; stock
Bar with soft drinks, liquor, garnishes, etc.
Provide bar patrons with superior service and an enjoyable, memorable experience at Sheraton Four Points, TriStar and Js Bar & Grill and. Demonstrated effectiveness within an intimate, upscale setting as well as a high-energy sports club.
Excelled at upselling customers from shelf to premium brands and high-margin signature cocktails.
Leveraged interpersonal skills and drink-making knowledge to cultivate a loyal clientele. Contributed to a large increase in weekday beverage sales and an increase in weekend beverage sales at Sheraton Four Points and Js Bar & Grill. Well organized, extremely motivated and enthusiastic team player
Reimagined classic cocktails, providing a new culinary spin on mojitos, manhattans, martinis and other drinks that remain top-sellers.