Kelsey Sobers
Summary
Hardworking Mixologist with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Dedicated to continuous learning and professional development. Flexible with work hours and willing to fit in or adjust where necessary.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Copa Cabana Beach Bar
Cashier/Service Bartender
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Worked shifts starting between 8am to 10am, ensuring the bar was ready for service
- Completed opening duties, including sanitizing bar surfaces
- Demonstrated initiative by completing tasks and taking additional shifts as needed.
- Assisted with various special events, including birthday parties, baby showers and weddings
- Rotated roles with a team of three including cashier, service bartender and customer bartender.
Bartender
The Dive Bar
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Took an average of 350 drink orders per night shift (6PM-12AM, Closing at 3am)
- Collaborated with a team of 4-7 staff to provide excellent service
- Managed two cash drawers with a daily float of $2000
- Sanitized bar top surfaces throughout the shift
- Prepared garnishes, pre-mixed cocktails and shooters for night service
- Stocked and organized fridges
- Completed closing duties, including mopping, sanitizing and organizing furniture
Bartender/Waiter
Sea Breeze Beach House
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Sanitized bar and restaurant area
- Performed opening duties, prepared bar, prepared garnish checking lights and took inventory.
- Made specialty drinks and international cocktails
- Filled in being waiter when needed on off-days
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
Bartender/Waiter
Dipper's Beach Bar
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Took drink orders from an average of 200 customers per shift and filled without error
- Developed relationships with regular customers while encouraging others to become return customers through excellent customer service
- Maintained a secure cash drawer of over $2500 promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals
- Rotated inventory and kept track of stock, making recommendations for ordering
- Filled in being waiter on off days
Education
WSET Wine & Spirit education trust- WSET level 1 -
2022
Regal Development Solutions- Completed Mixology course - undefined
2022
Associate Degree - Geography and Mathematics
Barbados Community College
2018
Ellerslie Secondary School
2016
Skills
- Skills Time Management
- Multi-Tasking
- Cash Handling
- Mixology Techniques
- Customer Service
- Custom Drink Preparation
Timeline
Copa Cabana Beach Bar
Cashier/Service Bartender
09.2023 - 07.2024
Bartender
The Dive Bar
09.2023 - 02.2024
Bartender/Waiter
Sea Breeze Beach House
01.2020 - 01.2023
Bartender/Waiter
Dipper's Beach Bar
01.2018 - 01.2020
WSET Wine & Spirit education trust- WSET level 1 -
Regal Development Solutions- Completed Mixology course - undefined
Associate Degree - Geography and Mathematics
Barbados Community College
Ellerslie Secondary School
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