Craft Beer High-Volume

LOIS SUNODI

***************@*****.*** 562-***-**** Long Beach, CA 90815 WWW: Bold Profile

Experienced bartender and mixologist with over a decade in the craft beer industry, specializing in guest engagement, beer education, and seasonal cocktail development. Known for cultivating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that encourages community, and return visits. Bringing strong attention to details, deep respect for ingredients, and brewing processes, and a collaborative spirit to every shift. Passionate about creating memorable guest experiences through thoughtful service, product knowledge, and a grounded, team-oriented approach. Craft beer knowledge and service

Cicerone Certified Beer Server

Guest education and engagement

Inventory monitoring and restocking

Responsible alcohol service

Seasonal cocktail development

Strong multitasking

Creating an inclusive and welcoming space

Bartender Ebb & Flow Fermentations - Cape Girardeau, Missouri 08/2020 - 07/2025 Warmly greeted guests, and took accurate food and drink orders, entering them into the POS system. Poured beer and mixed craft cocktails in alignment with the company's standards. Offered thoughtful drink recommendations based on beer knowledge and customer preferences. Educated guests on beer styles, brewing processes, and yeast strains (including house yeast cultures). Collaborated in the creation of seasonal cocktail menus featuring local ingredients and house-made elements. Maintained a clean and inviting space, including the bar, beer garden, dining area, and restrooms. Upheld responsible alcohol service by checking IDs and monitoring guests for signs of intoxication. Built rapport with regulars and new visitors alike, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that encouraged return visits. Inspiring guests—both local and travelers—to express gratitude for choosing our space. Helped cultivate a safe, inclusive, and community-driven environment, joining the team as part of a three-person crew, and contributed to its organic growth into a thriving local hub. I am grateful to have been part of an excellent & collaborative team rooted in intention, care, and mutual respect.

Bartender/Shift Lead Minglewood Brewery - Cape Girardeau, Missouri 10/2018 - 09/2021 Led front-of-house operations during my bartending shifts, overseeing servers, and managing floor dynamics to ensure smooth service.

Served bar guests while supporting the full brewery by pouring beer and making cocktails. Maintained a high level of customer care, skillfully turning around challenging guest experiences with warmth and professionalism.

Diffused high-stress situations diplomatically, supporting both my team and guests' needs in real time. Trained and mentored staff to deliver knowledgeable, attentive service, ensuring they could speak confidently about menu items and beers.

Responsible for opening and closing duties, including cash handling, and settling up the following bartender for a successful shift.

Bartender / Brewery Manager Mary Jane's Burger & Brew / JStreet Brew Co. - Perryville, Missouri 01/2015 - 10/2018 Summary

Skills

Experience

Bartend and led, holding responsibility for both bar and FOH operations. Trained new staff to uphold the company's high service standards, with a focus on beer knowledge, menu fluency, and confident guest interactions.

Guided guests through featured items and our 24 taps of rotating beer, ensuring accurate recommendations and a personalized experience.

Team huddles before every shift to ensure servers have an up-to-date beer list, answer any questions about new beers, and communicate verbally and in writing with the team anytime we switch beers to have accurate information to help guide our guests for a smooth and efficient experience. Managed opening and closing bar duties, maintained a clean and efficient high-volume bar, restocked supplies, changed kegs, and prepared the space for a smooth shift transition. Selected by the owner to help launch and run JStreet Brew Co. Brewery. Supporting operations, guest education, and the creation of a welcoming brewery.

Played a key role in shaping the atmosphere at both locations- cultivating a space where both locals and travelers felt at home and eager to return.

Citizens High School Orange Park 05/2005

High School Diploma

Education and Training

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