EXPERIENCE
Bartender, Sofia wine bar, January 2019-October 2020
New York, NY
- Operated a cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
Bartender, Upstairs, Kimberly Hotel, November 2020-November 2021
- Prepare drinks accordingly to Upstairs standards, specials and replenish drinks as needed
- Provide a positive guest experience and deliver excellent customer attention
Bartender Shift Manager, Casa Cipriani, November 2021-April 2023
New York, NY
- Monitored daily checklists and side worksheets to keep other bar staff members on task.
- Managed daily administration and operations of beverage department, answering questions, monitoring task prioritization and handling staff issues.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
Bartender Shift Manager, STK Downtown, October 2021-August 2024
New York, NY
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
