Sabrina Benitez
Dacula
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Friendly Bartender with exceptional skills.Keep work area clean, stocked and conveniently organized at all times. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Culinary Dropout
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
Bartender
Local Tap
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
Bartender
Buffalo's Cafe
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Bartender
Moonshiner Bar And Grill
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
Warehouse Picker
Amazon
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
- Collected, analyzed and modeled sales trends and customer preferences data to inform inventory development decisions.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Located needed merchandise in inventory using software and placed on skids for transport to shelves.
Server/Bartender
Friends Restaurant
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
Bartender
Moonshiners
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dacula High School
Dacula, GA05.2019
Skills
- Elegant Food Plating
- Alcohol Ordering
- Attending Multiple Customers
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Classic Cocktails
Timeline
Bartender
Culinary Dropout
12.2023 - 05.2024
Bartender
Local Tap
05.2023 - 10.2023
Bartender
Buffalo's Cafe
07.2022 - 05.2023
Bartender
Moonshiner Bar And Grill
09.2021 - 07.2022
Warehouse Picker
Amazon
07.2021 - 09.2021
Server/Bartender
Friends Restaurant
06.2020 - 07.2021
Bartender
Moonshiners
03.2020 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Dacula High School
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