Makenzie Kidder
Lafayette
Summary
Reliable and hardworking professional works autonomously or in teams to serve several customers per shift. Thriving interpersonal and multitasking skills honed in fast-paced customer-focused environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender, Cook, Foodrunner
Southern Oaks Athletic Club
Baton Rouge
01.2022 - Current
- Mixed cocktails and beverages according to established recipes and customer preferences.
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced bar environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area throughout shifts.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed during shifts.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service of food orders.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance guest satisfaction experience.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
Bartender
LoLA Catering/ Wolf Hill
Loranger
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Mixed and served beverages to guests with attention to detail.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
- Assisted in inventory management of liquor and supplies.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Created unique cocktail recipes tailored to client preferences.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Michael The Archangel High School
Baton Rouge05-2024
Some College (No Degree) -
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LASome College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LASkills
- Customer service
- Beverage mixing
- Sanitation practices
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Fast-paced environment adaptation
- Recipe and menu memorization
- Team player attitude
Certification
Louisiana Liquor License Permit #95827
Accomplishments
- Received multiple raises due to exceptional work ethic
- Graduated with honors for high school
- Received multiple academic scholarships from Southeastern
Computer Proficiencies and Expertise
- MS Office
- OneNote
- PowerPoint
References
Josh Wells
Southern Oaks Athletic Club
Food and Beverage Manager
Cell: 225-413-4058
Mickey Mitchell
LoLA Catering
Owner and Manager
Cell: 985-351-8049
Timeline
Bartender
LoLA Catering/ Wolf Hill
11.2024 - 05.2025
Bartender, Cook, Foodrunner
Southern Oaks Athletic Club
01.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
St. Michael The Archangel High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Southeastern Louisiana University
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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