Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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Emma Parlardg

Kelowna,BC

Summary

Proven mixologist with a flair for creating engaging customer experiences, showcased during tenure at Tumbleweeds Distillery. Excelled in boosting beverage sales through innovative cocktail development and superior service. Adept at multitasking and fostering team cohesion, I increased repeat patronage significantly. Proficient in POS systems and mixology, my approach combines reliability with an engaging personality to drive results.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Tumbleweeds Distillery
05.2024 - 10.2024

•Effectively educated guest on our products during tastings.

  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Boosted beverage sales, designing and promoting range of signature cocktails.
  • Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.

Bartender

Backroads Brewery
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.

15 Park Bistro

Server/ Bartender /event Staff
05.2023 - 10.2023

I made cocktails in a timely fashion to continue the rotation of service. I ensure the bar was stocked and ready for the night as well as ready for the next day. I ensured customers were happy throughout the meal and upsold items for the customers preferences. I was an event bartender which I kept guest enjoying new cocktails and sure they were having a good time . As well as setting up and taking down decorations and furniture for the night.

Bartender/server

Barley Mow
04.2022 - 05.2023

Ensured customers were served in a timely manner, provided

recommendations, upsells, maintained a cash register,

stocked & organized bar

Bartender/ Server

Royal Oak
04.2021 - 04.2022

Preparing the dining area by placing napkins, service plates,

and cutlery on tables. Adhering to sanitation standards to keep

their guests safe. Helping guests chose food and beverages

offered by the restaurant. Staying updated on the current menu

and advising guests accordingly.

Hostess/ Busser

Lapointes Seafood Grill
10.2013 - 07.2017

Daily activities as the Head Hostess included greeting

customers, escorting them to tables, monitoring seating,

informing customers on wait period, making sure tables are

cleaned after use, taking phone calls for reservations, and

thanking customers upon departure. As well as training new staff and ensuring they understand proper seating rotations and how to organize reservations.

Education

Elizabeth Wynwood High School
Ottawa, ON
2017

Skills

  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Strong multitasking
  • Engaging personality
  • Proficient in mixology
  • Point of sale systems
  • Cocktail list development

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Serving it right
  • Smart server
  • Proserve

References

  • Tracey brown owner and manager of backroads brewery 250 681 3202
  • Amber way manager of tumbleweeds distillery 604 316-8799

Timeline

Bartender

Tumbleweeds Distillery
05.2024 - 10.2024

Bartender

Backroads Brewery
05.2024 - 10.2024

15 Park Bistro

Server/ Bartender /event Staff
05.2023 - 10.2023

Bartender/server

Barley Mow
04.2022 - 05.2023

Bartender/ Server

Royal Oak
04.2021 - 04.2022

Hostess/ Busser

Lapointes Seafood Grill
10.2013 - 07.2017
  • Serving it right
  • Smart server
  • Proserve

Elizabeth Wynwood High School
Emma Parlardg