Bartender

THERESA

PARKER

*********@*****.*** 702-***-****

Tahoe City, CA 96145

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Skilled Food and Beverage professional with strong background in restaurant, bar, catering and event serving. Prepares garnishes and sets up bars for special events. Advanced mixology knowledge, including craft cocktails and signature drinks. Dependable, successful employee providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management. SKILLS

Event Preparation

Food and Beverage Management

Restaurant Operation

Event Service

Mixed Drinks Preparations

Wine Recommendations

Event Coordination

Safe Food Handling Procedures

Cash Register Operations

Beverage Preparation

Cocktail List Development

Creative Mixology

Cocktail Service

Monthly Inventory

Pair Food and Wine

High-Volume Environments

Banquet Events

Wine Knowledge

Multitasking Abilities

New Cocktail Creation

WORK HISTORY

Event Bartender /Server As You Wish Catering - Tahoe City, CA 05/2012 - Current Set up glassware, liquor, and other necessary supplies for special events. Prepared for events by setting up bar, stocking supplies and arranging tables. Prepared wide variety of mixed drinks by applying extensive cocktail knowledge. Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials. Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses. Set up banquet tables and chairs based on event requirements. Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme. Refilled beverage glasses, cleared and reset tables, and stocked service areas. Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs. Bartender Chamber's Landing Tahoe - Homewood, CA 05/2023 - 07/2023 Served high customer volumes during busy summer season, days, nights, and weekends.

Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory. Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs. Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication. Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used. Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.

Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty. Bartender / Server Chop 40 - Verdi, NV 11/2022 - 02/2023 Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs. Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers. Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean. Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.

Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs. Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs. Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area. Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials. Bartender Tahoe Blue Agave - Tahoe City, CA 04/2021 - 07/2022 Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends. Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory. Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs. Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation. Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty. Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.

Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks. Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials. Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits. Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs. Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information. Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers. Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Bartender Bridgetender - Tahoe City, CA 05/2020 - 10/2021 Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends. Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory. Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs. Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication. Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings. Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty. Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials. Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals. Bartender Alpine Meadows Ski Resort - Alpine Meadows, CA 11/2016 - 04/2021 Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends. Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock. Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business. Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory. Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands. Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank, and stocked service bar. Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.

Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used. Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area. Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials. 11/2016 - 05/2020

Bar Manager /Bartender River Ranch Lodge & Retaurant - Alpine Meadows, CA Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory. Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs. Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication. Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.

Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings. Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.

Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.

Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty. Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.

Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.

Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.

Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs. Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels. Bartender Diamond Peak Ski Resort - Incline Village, NV 11/2015 - 05/2016 Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends. Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory. Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs. Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication. Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used. Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings. Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty. Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.

Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients. Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.

Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels. Bartender Hacienda De La Sierra - Incline Village, NV 09/2013 - 01/2016 Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends. Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory. Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs. Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.

Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation. Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.

Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used. Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.

Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty. Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area. Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.

Server/Bartender Captain Jon's - Tahoe Vista, CA 04/2012 - 09/2014 Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs. Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers. Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards. Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean. Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.

Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.

Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information. Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers. Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.

Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.

Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.

Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs. EDUCATION

University of Nevada - Reno - Reno, NV 05/2011

Bachelor of Arts: History

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