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Megan Persad

Alliston,ON

Summary

An enthusiastic and customer-oriented bartender and mixologist with 5+ years of experience taking orders and interacting with customers in a high-volume environment. A sociable and proficient team player with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Halfway House Attendant

The National Golf Course
04.2024 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service to golfers and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable experience at the halfway house.
  • Prepared and served a variety of food and beverages, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
  • Managed inventory, restocked supplies as needed, and assisted in placing orders to ensure the availability of popular items.

Bartender

Jezebel Tapas And Tequila
10.2023 - Current
  • Utilized knowledge of mixed beverages, specialty liquors and craft beers to serve customers and provide wait staff with well-prepared drinks in a timely fashion.
  • Created a welcoming and enjoyable experience ensuring customer satisfaction by maintaining a friendly, accommodating and positive attitude.
  • Maintained a clean and organized bar area by constantly wiping down surfaces, loading and unloading dishes, and replenishing fresh ingredients.
  • Skillfully promoted items on the bottle list while assertively upselling menu items.

Bartender

Shoeless Joes
08.2020 - 01.2024

Served bar food and alcoholic beverages including wine, craft beer and custom cocktails to 100-200+ patrons per night.

  • Studied and memorized over 75 popular and obscure cocktail recipes, local beers and wine in order to give quality recommendations to guests.
  • Managed large parties of up to 50 guests, ensuring accurate orders and timely service.
  • Ability to coordinate with a team to maintain a safe environment by regulating alcohol consumption and de-escalating conflict.
  • Trained new wait staff and bartenders in the proper beverage service stations and responsibilities.

Server/Bartender

Boston Pizza
04.2018 - 03.2020
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings, enabling them to decide on appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
  • Warmly greeted new and returning customers and developed relationships resulting in customer loyalty.
  • Ability to make various alcoholic drinks.

Education

Business Administration (BBA) - Business Administration

University of Guelph-Humber
Etobicoke, ON
06.2025

Secondary School -

Tommy Douglas Secondary School
Vaughan, Ontario
06.2019

Skills

  • Smart Serve certification
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability
  • Cocktail and beverage knowledge
  • Customer upselling
  • Organizational skills
  • Prioritization

Timeline

Halfway House Attendant

The National Golf Course
04.2024 - Current

Bartender

Jezebel Tapas And Tequila
10.2023 - Current

Bartender

Shoeless Joes
08.2020 - 01.2024

Server/Bartender

Boston Pizza
04.2018 - 03.2020

Business Administration (BBA) - Business Administration

University of Guelph-Humber

Secondary School -

Tommy Douglas Secondary School
Megan Persad