Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Assessments
Timeline
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Molly Gary

Acworth

Summary

Skilled bartender and server manager with 10+ years of experience in restaurant operations, including management, training, and customer service. Proven in developing unique cocktail menus, managing day-to-day bar operations, and ensuring high-quality customer service. Possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Gianni and Macs
Marietta
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
  • Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
  • Assisted in training new bartenders on proper techniques.
  • Conducted inventory of supplies and restocked as needed.
  • Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Greeted customers and provided friendly, attentive service.
  • Accurately recorded orders into the point-of-sale system during guest transactions.
  • Organized the bar area by stocking beer, wine, spirits, mixers, ice, garnishes in an efficient manner.

Training Manager/Lead Bartender

Vitality Bartending
Atlanta
01.2024 - Current
  • Bartending/Serving for Private events.
  • I am currently Head bartender and one of the training managers for this company.

Lead Bartender/Server

26 Thai Kitchen & Bar
Dunwoody
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • I managed bar operations as a Lead Bartender, including costumer service, inventory management, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
  • Helping my staff develope strong communication skills along with multitasking skills while ensuring a positive customer experience.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and serving guests in a friendly, positive manner.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments from customers and making change accurately.
  • Trained new bartenders on proper pouring techniques, responsible alcohol service policies and legal requirements regarding alcohol sales and service.
  • Checked customer IDs per day to verify legal age of customers.
  • Restocked beer and liquor regularly and after special events.
  • Created signature beverages to increase revenue and patron loyalty.

Lead Bartender/Manager

Crispina Ristorante & Pizzeria
Kennesaw
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developed a unique cocktail menu, managed day to day bar operations.
  • Oversaw the overall restaurant operations.
  • Responsibilities included staff supervision, inventory control & ensuring HIGH Quality customer service.

Server

Marlow's Tavern
Roswell
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • I have a food and wine knowledge.
  • Up selling & wine and food pairing.
  • Fast learning & multi tasking at all times.
  • With teamwork.

Bartender

Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar
Dunwoody
01.2022
  • I participated in the opening team of this new restaurant, contributing to bar development & set up.
  • Assisted in creating and refining cocktail/mocktail recipes.
  • Ensuring high standards for cocktail quality, consistency and prestation from day one.

Education

GED -

Woodland High School
Cartersville, GA
01.2011

Skills

  • Upselling
  • POS
  • Cocktail knowledge
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Bar Trainer
  • Bartending
  • Serving
  • Food handling
  • Guest services
  • Supervising experience
  • Restaurant experience
  • Sales
  • Hospitality
  • Team management
  • Organizational skills
  • Animal restraint
  • Basic math
  • Computer skills
  • Cocktail experience
  • Cooking
  • Kitchen experience

Certification

  • Food Handler Certification
  • Driver's License

Assessments

Bartending, Proficient, 09/01/20, Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders.

Timeline

Bartender

Gianni and Macs
01.2025 - Current

Lead Bartender/Server

26 Thai Kitchen & Bar
07.2024 - 01.2025

Training Manager/Lead Bartender

Vitality Bartending
01.2024 - Current

Lead Bartender/Manager

Crispina Ristorante & Pizzeria
08.2023 - 12.2023

Bartender

Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar
01.2022

Server

Marlow's Tavern
06.2019 - 03.2020

GED -

Woodland High School
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