Senior Bartender
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Assisted in developing promotions such as happy hour specials to increase patron visits during slow times.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
- Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs.
- Restocked beer and liquor regularly and after special events.
- Promoted loyalty programs designed to reward frequent patrons with discounts and complimentary items.
- Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
- Participated in weekly tastings led by management team members to evaluate quality control standards.
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Created signature beverages to increase revenue and patron loyalty.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Performed daily opening and closing duties including setting up bar area and cleaning work stations.
- Ordered all beer, wine, spirits and other beverages as needed based on forecasted sales volumes.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Resolved customer complaints in a polite manner while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Monitored liquor consumption closely and enforced responsible drinking guidelines among guests.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Monitored customer drink levels and suggested additional drink purchases at appropriate times to boost sales.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Developed creative cocktail recipes for special events and seasonal menus.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Demonstrated knowledge of wines, beers and cocktails by suggesting pairings and recommending products.
- Maintained bar inventory and restocked supplies as needed.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Cleaned glasses, utensils, equipment, surfaces, counters, floors and other areas of the bar area as required by health department regulations.