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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Tori Lyn Evans

Tori Lyn Evans

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

I am a fast learner and am very organized. I pay attention to detail and am always trying to make things run the most efficient they can. I love completing tasks and am eager to get the job done professionally. I am a very positive person and love being around positivity, it is where I work my best.

Experienced with training bartenders on best practices and efficient service delivery. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of mixology and customer service to enhance team performance. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and implementing successful training programs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender Trainer

H Wood Group
11.2024 - Current
  • Improved bartender skills by conducting comprehensive training sessions on cocktail recipes, customer service, and bar management.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Boosted overall efficiency at the bar by implementing best practices in workflow organization, time management, and multitasking strategies.
  • Enhanced customer experience by addressing complaints promptly, offering personalized recommendations, and maintaining a high level of professionalism throughout interactions.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork among bartenders by organizing regular collaboration meetings and fostering open communication channels.
  • Assisted in hiring top talent for the bar team by participating in candidate interviews and evaluating potential hires based on aptitude and fit within company culture.
  • Reduced wait times for customers by implementing efficient bartender workflows and optimizing drink preparation processes.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Bartender

H Wood Group
07.2022 - Current

Opened West Hollywood and the H Wood Group's most prestigious endeavor, a members club entitled The Bird Streets

Club. Extreme fine dining steps of service.

Had to memorize extensive menu items and constantly be tested on the menu, both drink and

food. Dealt with a-list clients and celebrities in a professional manner.

  • Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.

This is a Members club, therefore had to address each client by name upon their arrival. Had to

  • Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.

memorize over 300 members names and drink orders. Curated a "regulars" vibe whilst dealing

  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.

with elite members professionally.

  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
  • Facilitated smooth workflow, coordinating with kitchen and floor staff to expedite orders.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
  • Enhanced dining experience, suggesting food and drink pairings that complemented menu offerings.

Lead Bartender

Petit Trois
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Toast computer system trained, manage customers effectively, fine dining knowledge, had to remember extensive recipes for drinks, required me to stay on my toes 24/7, major multitasking and delegating duties.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Trained new bartenders on company policies, drink recipes, and customer service best practices to maintain consistent performance across the team.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized bar area, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and enhancing guest experience.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Trained 5 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Bartender

Hollywood Roosevelt
01.2017 - 10.2022
  • Aloha/Micros computer system trained, manage customers effectively, had to deal with rude customers professionally, had to remember extensive recipes for drinks, required me to stay on my toes 24/7, had to be trusted to count money and required communication skills.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.

Personal Assistant/Office Manager

Production Office
09.2016 - 04.2017
  • Required extreme organization, verbal communication skills, phone communication skills, computer skills, efficiently performed tasks given, composed professional emails, time management, and various random tasks.
  • Contact: Tony Cohen 310-721-7315

Celebrity Personal Assistant

01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Required extreme confidentiality and trust, extreme organization, verbal communication skills, phone communication skills, computer skills, efficiently performed tasks given, composed professional emails.
  • Contact: Richard Dickinson 747-283-9940

Office Manager/Spa Manager

01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Required extreme organization, verbal communication skills, phone communication skills, computer skills, efficiently performed tasks given, composed professional emails, supported my sales rep, created excel spreadsheets and created denial/approval letters for company.
  • Contact: Richard Dickinson 747-283-9940

Education

Bachelor's degree - Acting for film

New York Film Academy
Los Angeles, CA
01.2016

High School -

Central High School
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2014

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Time management skills
  • Accurate and detailed
  • Good spoken communication skills
  • Great with computers
  • Multitasking
  • Extremely organized
  • Quick learning skills
  • Problem Solving skills
  • Representative
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Advanced bartending techniques
  • Performance skills
  • Specialty drink creation
  • Food safety training
  • Alcohol safety regulations
  • Hygiene and sanitation
  • Mentoring
  • Employee coaching
  • Wine history
  • Garnish preparation
  • Spirit pairing
  • Classic cocktail mastery
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Reliability

Accomplishments

Achieved opening LA's hottest members club from the ground up. Large roledex/relationships of high end clients.

Recognized as a team leader and promoted to lead position as a Trainer for all new bartenders.

Timeline

Bartender Trainer

H Wood Group
11.2024 - Current

Bartender

H Wood Group
07.2022 - Current

Lead Bartender

Petit Trois
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bartender

Hollywood Roosevelt
01.2017 - 10.2022

Personal Assistant/Office Manager

Production Office
09.2016 - 04.2017

Celebrity Personal Assistant

01.2015 - 01.2016

Office Manager/Spa Manager

01.2015 - 01.2016

Bachelor's degree - Acting for film

New York Film Academy

High School -

Central High School
Tori Lyn Evans