David Hicks

A friendly and reliable bartender with experience in various hospitality settings. Proficient in preparing and serving a wide range of drinks, maintaining stock levels, and following safety and hygiene standards. A team player that thrives in a lively environment and is passionate about creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for guests and staff.

Live Nation Legends Music, Chicago - Northerly Island — Bartender

• 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

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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

• 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.

High School Diploma - Warsaw High School