DOMINIQUE SMITH
Atlanta
Summary
Experienced bartender of 10 years; proven successful at consistently delivering the highest quality service. Experienced in both high-volume nightclub, banquet style and restaurant settings. Always going the extra mile to up sale and keep customers more than satisfied with their bar experience. Well-versed in customer service and specialty cocktail preparations and serving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BARTENDER/SERVER
GRITS AND EGGS BREAKFAST KITCHEN
11.2024 - Current
- Operating as both server and bartender
- Prepared specialty cocktails per company recipes
- Taking complete food orders, as well as acting as the service bartender for the wait staff
- Cash handling via POS
- Managed bar cleanliness and fulfilled stock
BAR MANAGER
ELLEVEN EVENT SPACE
07.2022 - 11.2024
- Supervise and manage bar operations to ensure exceptional customer service and profitability, tend bar, oversee hiring and training and scheduling of bar staff, maintain accurate inventory, monitor bar sales
CATERING BARTENDER
LEVY RESTAURANTS
03.2013 - 10.2023
- Tend bar for NFL team the “Jacksonville Jaguars” and the “Atlanta Hawks” in premium seating for season ticket holders
- Prepared specialty cocktails per company recipes
- Also served as a “service” bartender for three servers in my bar area
- Cash handling via POS
Education
Highschool -
Andrew Jackson Senior Highschool
Jacksonville, FL05.2009
Skills
- Exceed nightly and up sale product goals
- Advanced speed of service
- Organized
- Strong communication skills
- Tact for dealing with difficult situations
- Collaborative team player
- Self Motivated
- Social Media Savvy
- Sharp memory
- Drink consistency
Certification
- TIPS CERTIFIED, TABC CERTIFIED, SERVSAFE CERTIFIED, BASSET LIQUOR CERTIFICATION
Timeline
BARTENDER/SERVER
GRITS AND EGGS BREAKFAST KITCHEN
11.2024 - Current
BAR MANAGER
ELLEVEN EVENT SPACE
07.2022 - 11.2024
CATERING BARTENDER
LEVY RESTAURANTS
03.2013 - 10.2023
Highschool -
Andrew Jackson Senior Highschool
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