Resume Rewrite: Bartender

You gain SO many valuable skills as a bartender 🍷 Stop 👏 under 👏 playing 👏 it!

⚡️ Patience. Collaboration. Flexibility. Communication. People skills. Adaptability. Patience. Organization. Composure. Teamwork. Management. Stamina. Craft. And on and on!

Here’s how to craft your bartending resume to help you stand out. 

❌ Poured beers

✅ Prepared and served food and alcoholic beverages including wine, craft beer and custom cocktails to 400-500 patrons/night

❌ Memorized drinks

✅ Studied and memorized 75+ popular and custom cocktail recipes, dozens of local beers and wines in order to give quality recommendations to guests

❌ Cleaned the bar

✅ Maintained a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar area by managing inventory, wiping down surfaces, loading/unloading dishes, and replenishing fresh ingredients

❌ Said hi to people

✅ Warmly welcomed 200+ patrons/night with a smile ensuring they were promptly served and satisfied

❌ Dealt with money

✅ Handled and processed $5,000+ in transactions per shift including credit, debit, and cash payments

❌ Broke up fights

✅ Ensured a safe environment by coordinating with team to regulate alcohol consumption and prevent conflicts

❌ Worked as a bartender

✅ Proficient in mixing classic and innovative cocktails to meet customer preferences

❌ Sold beverages  

✅ Increased bar sales by 20% through upselling and suggestive selling techniques

❌Handled customer issues   

✅ Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly 

❌ Give Erin a free drink

✅ Rewarded a special guest with a refreshing glass of Chardonnay because it’s her favorite

Your resume is your first opportunity to make a positive impression, so quantify your achievements and detail your contributions.

You got this! 🥂✨

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