Jennifer Talbot
Hamilton,ON
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. Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
The Village Resturant (Penalty Box/ Karlees)
04.2022 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Bartender and cook
Cooler’s Sports Bar
01.2019 - 03.2020
- 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.
Bartender and cook
Tom’s Sports Bar
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with heal
Full-time bartender
Prince Edward Tavern
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Part Time/Key Holder
Brew Saloon
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Batender/Waitress/special Events
Touch Down/Dizzy Weasel
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Special Events Bartender/Beer gardens for sporting events
Bartender
Hot Shots
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Frontline Counsellor
Interval House of Hamilton
04.2020 - 03.2022
Legal Advocate
Interval House of Hamilton
10.2020 - 03.2021
Program Manager of Mountain View (Project/Program)
OI Leasing- Leased to Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter of Native Women Inc. Operating as Native Women's Centre
12.2015 - 01.2019
Emergency Outreach Worker
OI Leasing- Leased to Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter of Native Women Inc. Operating as Native Women's Centre
04.2015 - 12.2015
Day Crisis Intervention Worker
OI Leasing- Leased to Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter of Native Women Inc. Operating as Native Women's Centre
01.2014
Rural and Urban V.A.W Mobile Worker
Interval House of Hamilton
Seafood Department Clerk & Acting Manager
Fortinos
01.1998 - 01.2003
Part Time
Mighty Mikes Billards
01.2004
Part Time/Casual
Barton Double Rinks
01.2004
Part Time
Whiskey Joe's
01.2004
Street Outreach Worker
City Of Hamilton/Housing Help Centre
03.2022 - 06.2022
Education
Addiction Worker Diploma Program -
C.D.I. College, Hamilton Mountain Campus
01.2006
Social Service Worker - Social Work
Mohawk College, Hamilton Mountain Campus
01.2005
O.S.S.D -
Barton Secondary School
01.1999
Skills
Smart serve expires 06/20/2028
- Ontario Driver's License with access to reliable vehicle
- Ability to provide accurate change when customer pays with cash
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed Smart Serve Certified - Expires 2028
Timeline
Bartender
The Village Resturant (Penalty Box/ Karlees)
04.2022 - Current
Street Outreach Worker
City Of Hamilton/Housing Help Centre
03.2022 - 06.2022
Legal Advocate
Interval House of Hamilton
10.2020 - 03.2021
Frontline Counsellor
Interval House of Hamilton
04.2020 - 03.2022
Bartender and cook
Cooler’s Sports Bar
01.2019 - 03.2020
Program Manager of Mountain View (Project/Program)
OI Leasing- Leased to Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter of Native Women Inc. Operating as Native Women's Centre
12.2015 - 01.2019
Emergency Outreach Worker
OI Leasing- Leased to Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter of Native Women Inc. Operating as Native Women's Centre
04.2015 - 12.2015
Day Crisis Intervention Worker
OI Leasing- Leased to Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter of Native Women Inc. Operating as Native Women's Centre
01.2014
Batender/Waitress/special Events
Touch Down/Dizzy Weasel
01.2009 - 01.2019
Full-time bartender
Prince Edward Tavern
01.2006 - 01.2008
Part Time/Key Holder
Brew Saloon
01.2005 - 01.2006
Part Time
Mighty Mikes Billards
01.2004
Part Time/Casual
Barton Double Rinks
01.2004
Part Time
Whiskey Joe's
01.2004
Bartender
Hot Shots
01.2001 - 01.2003
Seafood Department Clerk & Acting Manager
Fortinos
01.1998 - 01.2003
Bartender and cook
Tom’s Sports Bar
Rural and Urban V.A.W Mobile Worker
Interval House of Hamilton
Addiction Worker Diploma Program -
C.D.I. College, Hamilton Mountain Campus
Social Service Worker - Social Work
Mohawk College, Hamilton Mountain Campus
O.S.S.D -
Barton Secondary School
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