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Savahnna Robinson

Toronto,ON

Summary

Hardworking bartender with experience in casual fine dining. Looking to utilize my experience in the industry to provide exceptional customer service and create a lively, enjoyable atmosphere for guests. Skilled in crafting a variety of cocktails, maintaining inventory, and managing bar operations. Dedicated, friendly, and committed to delivering top-notch service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Earls Kitchen + Bar
04.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills by greeting and engaging with guests, promptly taking orders, and ensuring timely delivery of beverages, resulting in a 95% customer satisfaction rating.
  • Participated in extensive bartending training.
  • Mastered a wide range of mixology techniques, crafting innovative and visually appealing cocktails that received rave reviews from patrons and significantly increased beverage sales by 20%.
  • Maintained a clean and organized bar area, efficiently restocking supplies, and promptly disposing of waste, reducing downtime and ensuring a smooth flow of operations during peak hours.
  • Collaborated effectively with the kitchen staff, communicating special dietary requirements and coordinating food and beverage service to ensure seamless guest experiences and high-quality service delivery.

Store Manager, KABOOM FIREWORKS

Kaboom Fireworks
05.2018 - 07.2023
  • Managed and trained employees
  • Knowledgeable about all products in store
  • Dealt with and controlled high volume flow of customers
  • Calculated high number of inventories
  • Controlled and operated storefront.
  • Streamlined store operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems, resulting in a 15% reduction in stock shortages and improved customer satisfaction levels.
  • Led a team by providing clear direction, conducting regular performance evaluations, and implementing training initiatives, which resulted in a 10% increase in employee productivity and a decrease in staff turnover by 20%.
  • Developed and executed innovative sales strategies, resulting in a 12% increase in store revenue within the first year of tenure.
  • Managed daily financial transactions, consistently handling large sums of money with precision and accuracy.
  • Entrusted as a keyholder, demonstrating reliability and responsibility in ensuring access to premises and assets.

SALES ASSOCIATE

LCBO (Seasonal)
12.2020 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for Alcohol sales
  • Verified customer personal information
  • Answered customer questions and addressed problems

• Developed and implemented effective sales strategies resulting in a 20% increase in seasonal merchandise revenue.

• Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving customer concerns, resulting in a high rate of customer satisfaction and repeat business.

• Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate inventory management, reducing out-of-stock situations by 15% during peak sales periods.

• Assisted in visual merchandising efforts, ensuring product displays were visually appealing and engaging, leading to a 10% increase in average transaction value.

SERVER/BARTERNDER

SUGARKANE RESTAURANT
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol beverage control policies
  • Help patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails; suggesting courses; explaining the chef's specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions
  • Keep kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression
  • Serve orders by picking up and delivering patrons' choices from bar and kitchen; deliver accompaniments and condiments from service bars
  • Assess customers' needs and preferences and make recommendations
  • Check customers' identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
  • Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Languages And Intercultural Relations

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
12.2024

Skills

  • Interpersonal
  • Punctual
  • Organization skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Cash trained
  • High level athlete 13 years
  • Provincial soccer player 4 years
  • Varsity athlete
  • Cansell Certified
  • Smart Serve certified
  • Bartending
  • Food Service
  • POS
  • Serving Experience
  • Restaurant Experience

Certification

  • Smart Serve, Present
  • Cansell, Present

Volunteer Experience

  • VOLUNTEER, RYERSON RAMS CARE, 09/01/17, 09/01/19, Organized activities and helped care for the children, aged 6-14
  • OPERATIONS SUPPORT STAFF, SPECTRA, 09/01/17, 03/01/19, Work with operations managers and other personnel to help keep events running smoothly, Escorted guest to different areas of the Mattamy Athletic Centre, Working with people at various levels in each department to gather information
  • COACHING STAFF, TORONTO HIGH PARK SOCCER CLUB, 06/01/18, 08/01/18, Helped coordinate games and supervised children aged 6-12
  • CHILD CARE GIVER, SUMMER CAMP COUNSELLOR, KENDALWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL, 08/01/15, 07/01/18, Provided continuous supervision to children during indoor and outdoor activities and created and maintained safe learning and playing environments., Organized and executed activities schedules and taught children good hygiene habits., Observed and documented children's behavior and progress, and provided written and verbal updates to parents; notified parents of issues

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Bartender

Earls Kitchen + Bar
04.2023 - Current

SALES ASSOCIATE

LCBO (Seasonal)
12.2020 - 08.2022

SERVER/BARTERNDER

SUGARKANE RESTAURANT
03.2020 - 04.2022

Store Manager, KABOOM FIREWORKS

Kaboom Fireworks
05.2018 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Languages And Intercultural Relations

Toronto Metropolitan University
Savahnna Robinson