Jenny Yi
Bartender / Server
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Experienced Bartender / Server with 16 years experience of working across hospitality sector, from upscale restaurants and boutique hotels to local watering holes and large music venues. Looking to bring mixology proficiency and engaging customer service skills to challenging environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Bartender /Bottle Service Waitress
Ink Entertainment
Toronto, ON
07.2014 - 09.2018
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
Lead Bartender
Valdez
Toronto, ON
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Head Bartender
Trinity
Toronto, ON
02.2011 - 02.2013
- Mentored team members and coached on procedures and productivity strategies.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Developed specialty drinks to work with menu changes, sustaining customer interest and solid bar revenue.
Education
Bartending School of Toronto
Toronto, ONSkills
Knowledge of cocktail recipes
Understand food and wine pairing
Able to work in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple tasks
Physical endurance and ability to work long hours
Timeline
Bartender /Bottle Service Waitress
Ink Entertainment
07.2014 - 09.2018
Lead Bartender
Valdez
02.2013 - 07.2014
Head Bartender
Trinity
02.2011 - 02.2013
Bartending School of Toronto