Karen Woodward
Venice, FL ***** • 860-***-**** • ************@***.*** • WWW: Online Digital Resume
Professional Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Skills
TIPS Certified
Bar Operations and Logistics
Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
Food and Beverage Service
Staff Scheduling
High-Volume Environments
Reconciling Cash Drawers
Employee Performance Evaluations
Work History
Bartender/Manager, 07/1993 to 03/2020
Baymont Inn & Suit Hotel – Groton, CT
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
Trained [Number] new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
Established rules for ejecting problem customers from bar to reduce liability and maintain pleasant environment.
Created balanced shift schedules to keep bar reasonably staffed during peak periods and maximize earnings for bartenders.
Completed accurate inventory records to thwart malicious activities and maintain organized and profitable establishment.
Education
High School Diploma: 06/1976
Key West High School - Key West, FL