Amelia Forte
Confident, Outgoing Bartender
Sarasota, FL 34231
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Strong, hard worker with over 10 years local bartending experience. Always takes on new challenges and loves to work. Quick to master new tasks and never minds overtime. Highly motivated and works well with others.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Bartender
The Bahi Hut/Golden Host Resort - Sarasota, FL
March 2021 to October 2021
• Learn history of Tiki Culture as well as the history of the Tiki Bar itself and area
• Basic knowledge of craft Tiki cocktail and traditions
• Be able to multi task, take care of patrons, Tiki Garnishes, merchandise, and resort knowledge to help patrons who are staying at the resort, enjoy their stay
• Always remain positive and upbeat
• Work alone and with others, such as Tiki Fever or tend to any manager duties if manager is not scheduled
• Use previous experience to closely monitor guest alcohol consumption
• Be able cook/serve, prep, make cocktails and receive payments all at the same time
• Open and close proficiently. Goes above management's expectations, even nightly bathroom cleaning,as well at prebatch, stock, prep fruit and food, sanitize and clean kitchen equipment Bartender
Memories Lounge - Sarasota, FL
March 2014 to January 2020
• Lead by example with always positive attitude
• Worked without supervision
• Enforced liquor laws and communicated with management
• Built robust, loyal bar following
• Experience with high volume and fast paced environments
• Personalize one-on-one experiences with all customers
• Full knowledge of NFL team status's, have every game on on game day and prioritize televisions based on customer wants
• Learn history of bar and area, and always have good conversation pieces Bartender
Sarasota Yacht Club - Sarasota, FL
May 2013 to March 2016
• Tailored individual experience for members
• Earned trust and cultivated relationships with members
• Became proficient in all aspects of hospitality
• Performed opening and closing duties
• Provide members with exceptional service, and full knowledge of extensive wine list, food menu and cocktails
• Set up and break down portable bars for special events and boat races
• Upsell food and drinks, as well as create special cocktails daily with provided liquors Education
2 years in Accounting And Business Administration
Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg, PA July 2010 to July 2012
High School Diploma in General
Cumberland Valley High School - Mechanicsburg, PA
August 2005 to June 2010
Skills
• Banquet Experience (4 years)
• Bartending (10+ years)
• Food Service (10+ years)
• Restaurant Experience (10+ years)
• Serving Experience (10+ years)
• Upselling (10+ years)
• Food Safety (10+ years)
• Merchandising (6 years)
• Cash Handling (10+ years)
• POS (10+ years)
• Retail Sales (6 years)
• Computer literacy (10+ years)
• Problem solving (4 years)
• Food Preparation (10+ years)
• Customer service (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
Bartending Certificate
April 2012 to Present
National Bartenders and Casino School in Fort Myers Florida. CPR & First Aid
Assessments
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
September 2021
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Food service: Customer situations — Proficient
August 2021
Ensuring customer satisfaction and prioritizing tasks in a food service setting Full results: Proficient
Bartending — Proficient
August 2021
Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders
Full results: Proficient
Food safety — Proficient
September 2021
Knowledge of proper food and equipment handling safety measures Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Familiar
February 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Familiar
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Additional Information
Sweet, outgoing and love to interact! Always punctual and willing to go above and beyond!