Mary Lisa Metzger
Atlanta
Summary
Dynamic bartender with a proven track record of 25 years at Agave restaurant and currently at C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar, excelling in high-volume environments. Expert in creative mixology and customer service, I effectively trained staff and enhanced guest experiences, ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing inventory management. Highly reliable and skilled in resolving customer concerns, I consistently delivered exceptional service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar
Atlanta, GA
02.2026 - Current
- Supervised bar operations, managed staff workflow, and ensured high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Trained and supported bartending staff while maintaining efficient service, inventory organization, and guest satisfaction.
- Led daily bar operations including customer service, staff coordination, cash handling, and inventory management.
- Created a welcoming guest experience while overseeing bar setup, service standards, and team communication.
- Managed high-volume beverage service, resolved customer concerns, and maintained smooth front-of-house operations.
- Coordinated opening/closing duties, monitored inventory, and ensured compliance with safety and alcohol service standards
Bartender
Agave
Atlanta
09.2001 - 01.2026
- Supervised bar operations, managed staff workflow, and ensured high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Trained and supported bartending staff while maintaining efficient service, inventory organization, and guest satisfaction.
- Led daily bar operations including customer service, staff coordination, cash handling, and inventory management.
- Created a welcoming guest experience while overseeing bar setup, service standards, and team communication.
- Managed high-volume beverage service, resolved customer concerns, and maintained smooth front-of-house operations.
- Coordinated opening/closing duties, monitored inventory, and ensured compliance with safety and alcohol service standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fine Arts And Teaching
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.1995
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Outgoing personality
- Clear and effective communication
- Customer service expertise
- Responsible alcohol service
- Handling difficult customers
- Cash register operation
- Professional appearance
- Suggestive selling
- New hire training
- Beverage preparation
- Drink preparation techniques
- Inventory
- Creative mixology
- Ordering bar supplies
- Bar restocking
- Bar equipment use
- Maintaining a clean bar
- Anticipating guest needs
- Cash and credit transactions
- Point of sale systems
- Liquor restocking
Timeline
Bartender
C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar
02.2026 - Current
Bartender
Agave
09.2001 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Fine Arts And Teaching
University of Florida