ERICA JAMES
Bartender
EXPERIENCE
Oct ****
Present
SERVER/BEERTENDER
Karl Strauss Corona, CA
May 2024
Present
BARTENDER
The Service Company Inglewood, CA
Mar 2022
Jun 2023
BAR MANAGER
Dog Haus Eastvale, CA
Jan 2019
Nov 2023
BARTENDER/SERVER
Applebee's Eastvale, CA
EDUCATION
Present BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
University of Phoenix
Jun 2013
Apr 2017
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Walnut High School Walnut, CA
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OBJECTIVE
Experienced professional
bartender skilled in crafting
unique cocktails tailored to
customer preferences. Utilizes
efficient workflow management
to maintain smooth operations
during peak hours.
Knowledgeable in inventory
control and supply management
to ensure a well-stocked bar.
SKILLS
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
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Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
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Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
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Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
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· learn new systems every shift
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
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Optimized beverage cost and waste management, regularly reviewing and adjusting pour sizes and inventory levels.
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Travel to different locations and serve drinks at restaurants, local bars, or other establishments that serve alcohol
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Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
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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.
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Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
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Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
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Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
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Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
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Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs. Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
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· Drink Consistency
Wine and Liquor
Knowledge
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· High-Volume Environments
· Daily Reports
· Patron Engagement
· Guest Satisfaction