Live Nation Legends Music, Chicago - Northerly Island — Bartender
MAY 2023 - PRESENT
- Greet guests, mix drinks and other bar beverages as ordered.
- Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Proactively monitored guests' alcohol consumption and behaviors in order to eliminate excessive drinking.
- Maintained a fully stocked and equipped bar, and replenished supplies when needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area as well as general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.
Candlelite, Chicago — Bartender
MARCH 2022 - NOVEMBER 2022
- Took orders and served food to guests, upselling and suggesting drink pairings when appropriate.
- Mixed drinks according to standard recipes adhering to correct measurements in order to keep drink costs at a minimum.
- Accurately accounted for all cash payments.
- Responsible for closing, making sure all exits are secured and system is armed each night.
Carol's Event Staffing, Chicago — Team Captain / Bartender
FEBRUARY 2018 - MARCH 2019
- Oversaw a working staff between 2-20, assigning them duties, addressing any issues as they arose and ensuring staff adheres to all food safety standards.
- I was the point of contact person during the event taking any requests or feedback from the event organizer and taking appropriate action or relay the information appropriately.
- At the end of each shift provided the office feedback from the guests and employees, as well as any performance issues that may need to be addressed.
- Oversaw the setup and breakdown for the entire event including seating, bar, tables, buffet and bus station and returning venue to original condition.
Crew Bar & Grill, Chicago — Bartender
APRIL 2015 - AUGUST 2017
- Took orders and served food to guests, upselling and suggesting drink pairings when appropriate.
- Mixed drinks according to standard recipes adhering to correct measurements in order to keep drink costs at a minimum.
- Worked with other staff to ensure customers were not overserved, and were well taken care of.
Big Bar, Chicago — Bartender
JULY 2012 - DECEMBER 2014
- Maintain an accurate cash drawer throughout the night and be able to account for any and all discrepancies in the final drawer count.
- Mixed drinks according to standard recipes adhering to correct measurements in order to keep drink costs at a minimum.
- Developed an efficient pace of serving food and drinks to ensure all customers in the bar are satisfied.
- Assist with any day-to-day operational, cleaning, and stocking tasks.
Hampton Inn & Suites, Chicago — Guest Services
JULY 2012 - DECEMBER 2014
- Accommodate guest requests and concerns.
- Communicated with hotel staff on the status of guest rooms as well as guest requests.
- Up Selling guest rooms and promoting hotel reward programs.
