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Rick MacLise

Whistler,BC

Summary

Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale, fast paced pub casual settings, as well as cocktail driven fine dining settings. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.

Offering strong ability to connect with customers and provide high-quality service. Brings understanding of mixology principles and ability to quickly learn new recipes and techniques. Ready to use and develop organizational and multitasking skills in a bartending role.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Milestones Grill And Bar
01.2025 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.

Bartender

Koerners Pub
10.2018 - 05.2020
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • casual pub setting with high volumes and a lively atmosphere
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.

Bartender

Nita Lake Lodge
11.2015 - 05.2016
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes and preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality beverage menu.
  • Fine Dining cocktail setting serving both the lounge and the restaurant
  • Enhanced dining experience, suggesting food and drink pairings that complemented menu offerings.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.

Bartender

Wild Board Pub
10.2013 - 01.2014
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • High volume lively UK pub setting
  • Beer and highball driven
  • Understanding of a wide variety of Beer recommendations
  • Liquor orders and stock taking
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.

Education

Associate of Science - Environmental Science

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, None
05-2018

Skills

  • Suggestive selling
  • Customer service expertise
  • Strong multitasking
  • Payment processing
  • Beverage preparation
  • Food running
  • Alcohol awareness
  • Ordering procedures
  • Outgoing personality
  • Team player attitude

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Bartender

Milestones Grill And Bar
01.2025 - Current

Bartender

Koerners Pub
10.2018 - 05.2020

Bartender

Nita Lake Lodge
11.2015 - 05.2016

Bartender

Wild Board Pub
10.2013 - 01.2014

Associate of Science - Environmental Science

British Columbia Institute of Technology

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