Kat Minkevich
Tarzana
Summary
Experience bartender and night manager, specializing in customer service, classic and custom cocktails, handling large groups at a time, problem solving, leadership, and promotions. I really love what I do.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Night manager/Lead Bartender
Judge Roy Beans
Simi Valley
09.2002 - 07.2025
- Supervised nightly operations to ensure smooth service flow.
- Managed staff scheduling to optimize team coverage and efficiency.
- Trained new employees on service standards and operational procedures.
- Booked entertainment
- Served classic and custom cocktails in a fast pace environment
- Created and followed through fun bar promotions
Bartender
Studio Suite
Studio City
06.1998 - 05.2002
- Mixed cocktails and beverages according to established recipes and customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area during busy shifts.
- Provided excellent customer service by engaging with patrons and responding to inquiries.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Education
MCI
Pittsfield, MEGraduated -
AADA
Computer/word
Pierce College
Skills
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Event booking
- Cocktail preparation
- Sales promotion
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Complaint handling
- Guest assistance
- People management
- Security awareness
- Policy enforcement
- Strong leadership
- Staff training experience
- Shift scheduling
Timeline
Night manager/Lead Bartender
Judge Roy Beans
09.2002 - 07.2025
Bartender
Studio Suite
06.1998 - 05.2002
MCI
Graduated -
AADA
Computer/word
Pierce College