Kristen Bowden

Quincy, MA *****

adxlmx@r.postjobfree.com

+1-781-***-****

Hard-working professional with 10 + years of experience and a proven knowledge of recipe development, inventory control, and order processing. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Bartender role at your company. Work Experience

Bartender

Off the Vine Catering - Norwood, MA

August 2021 to Present

1. Greeted guests, take beverage orders from the Banquet servers or directly from guests. 2. Mixed drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered and in compliance with company standards.

3. Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol. 4. Handled an assigned house bank and follow all cash handling procedures. 5. Collected payment for drinks served and balance all receipts. 6. Ensured that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests, prepare inventory or purchase requisitions as needed to replenish supplies.

7. Maintained a clean working area by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of glass doors and windows, etc.

Brand Ambassador

Next Level Marketing - Boston, MA

October 2020 to Present

1. Responsibilities demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.

2. Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products.

3. Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations. 4. Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed.

5. Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers. Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs. 6. Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information. 7. Responsibilities also include sampling, surveying, and/or demonstrating various products supplied.

• Represents a variety of brands at sporting events, trade shows and/or at the location that the product or service is provided.

Lead Bartender

Unos - Dedham, MA

March 2011 to May 2019

Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol. Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.

Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons. Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws. Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.

Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons. Clean bars, work areas, and tables.

Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks. Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar. Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.

Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar. Order or requisition liquors and supplies.

Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders. Plan bar menus.

Create drink recipes.

Education

High School Diploma

QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL - Quincy, MA

May 1998

Skills

• Food Safety

• Food Preparation

• Supervising Experience

• Labor Cost Analysis

• Bartending

• Banquet Experience

• Profit & Loss

• Leadership

• Menu Planning

• Management

• Strategic Planning

• Forecasting

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