April Price
Oakland
Summary
Professional and Skilled bartender with background in crafting classic and innovative cocktails, managing bar operations, and delivering exceptional customer service. Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of cleanliness and organization while multitasking in fast-paced environments. Strong interpersonal skills ensure memorable guest experiences and foster repeat business. Successfully increased bar revenue through effective upselling techniques and efficient inventory management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender Shift Lead
Levy Restaurants
Oakland
11.2021 - Current
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
Bartender
Clubcity After Hours
Oakland
02.2021 - 02.2023
- I'm in charge of ensuring the safety and well-being of all bar patrons
- Created new signature cocktails to help promote the bar's brand and boost profits
- Was able to prepare and serve more usual amount drinks per hour in a high-volume setting being the only bartender
- I'm responsible for keeping the bar area stocked and clean, taking orders, and making drinks while conversing with customers
Bartender
Monty's Lounge
Rancho Cordova
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Double-checked ID cards to ensure bar patrons were of legal drinking age
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- I'm responsible for keeping the bar area stocked and clean, taking orders, and making drinks while conversing with customers
- Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with lots of distractions and interruptions
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
RBS - Bartending
RBS Certificate
Oakland, CA11-2023
Bartending - Mixologist -
National ABC Bartending School of the Bay
San Leandro, CA01.2021
Skills
- Cocktail preparation
- Sale expertise
- Attending multiple customers
- Customer service
- Ordering bar supplies
- Positive attitude
- Aloha POS
- POS
- Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
- Able to bend, squat and reach
- Responsible alcohol service
- Creative mixology
- Conflict resolution
- Engaging personality
- Ordering procedures
- Fast learner
- Preparing garnishes
- Staff management
- Hospitality service expertise
- High-volume service
- Signature cocktail creation
Timeline
Bartender Shift Lead
Levy Restaurants
11.2021 - Current
Bartender
Monty's Lounge
06.2021 - 05.2022
Bartender
Clubcity After Hours
02.2021 - 02.2023
RBS - Bartending
RBS Certificate
Bartending - Mixologist -
National ABC Bartending School of the Bay
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