Larryd M. Irving
**** *. ********* ***• Chicago, IL 60628• 312-***-**** • *********@*****.***
Objective
To seek the position of a Bartender in your organization where I can contribute to the good will of the establishment with my experience in the bar scene. My communication and interpersonal skills along with good track record would help me to render the best customer service in this field.
Summary
Immensely talented Bartender with background in mixing and serving drinks to patrons, directly or through wait staff.
Bartending Expertise
●Highly skilled in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks in keeping with bar’s specifications
●Comprehensive knowledge of inventory on hand, drink mechanics and drink pricing
●Demonstrated ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean
●Able to help guests in selecting menu items
●Track record of taking and delivering orders quickly
Education
●Professional Bartenders School
Bartending License received July 2002
●Kennedy King College
●Associates in Applied Science, TV/Radio Broadcasting received May 2006
Relevant Experience
Nov 2011 - Dec 2017
Black Ensemble Theater – Chicago, IL
Concessions Supervisor/Bartender
●Mixed ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks
●Displayed excellent customer service and cash handling skills
●Checked customers ID’s to make sure they met age requirements for alcohol purchase and consumption
●Ordered supplies from outside vendors and maintained an inventory of supplies
●Cleaned and sanitized bar and equipment
●Performed other tasks as assigned
May 2005 – June 2011
Service Is Us Catering – Chicago, IL
Lead Bartender/Server
●Prepared hot and cold meals and appetizers
●Mixed and served drinks upon request including alcoholic beverages
●Performed cashier duties for customer and employee purchases
●Provided backup support for all team members
●Maintained a clean and organized work area
●Performed other tasks as assigned
October 2004 – August 2005
Calihan Catering – Chicago, IL
Function Director
●Supervised events on and offsite
●Provided customer service and resolved issues quickly and professionally
●Supervised the setup and breakdown at event locations
●Provided backup support for all team members
October 2004 – August 2005
Cheesecake Factory – Chicago, IL
Host
●Greeted customers upon entrance into establishment and ensures proper seating
●Maintained and controlled reservation books
●Maintained a clean and organized work area
References
Professional and character references available upon request