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Dennisha Young

Tarzana

Summary

Dynamic Head Bartender with a proven track record, excelling in cocktail list development and attentive service. Enhanced bar profitability through effective training and innovative drink specials, while maintaining impeccable sanitation standards. Skilled in cash handling and inventory management, fostering strong customer relationships to drive repeat business.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Bartender

Cascades Grill
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
  • Trainednew bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
  • Handled establishment social media accounts, increasing customer traffic and bolstering business.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Managed bar at special events, leading team in providing coordinated service for weddings, business meetings and social gatherings.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Bartender

Yellowbrix Restaurant
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Bartender

Chili's Restaurant
06.2021 - 03.2024
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Bartender

Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2018 - 06.2022
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Education

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology

Marinello Beauty College
Reseda, CA
08-2011

Skills

  • Measurement accuracy
  • Attentive service
  • Garnish preparation
  • Blending techniques
  • Safe alcohol service
  • Preparing garnishes
  • Sanitation
  • Cocktail list development
  • Service excellence
  • Drink mixing expertise
  • Sharp memory
  • Cash handling
  • POS system proficiency
  • Taking inventory

Timeline

Head Bartender

Cascades Grill
05.2025 - 09.2025

Bartender

Yellowbrix Restaurant
08.2024 - 03.2025

Bartender

Chili's Restaurant
06.2021 - 03.2024

Bartender

Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2018 - 06.2022

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology

Marinello Beauty College

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