Yasmin Silva

• Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
• Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
• Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
• Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
• Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
• Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
• Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
• Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.

Served as a bartender, rang in anywhere from 1,000-7,000 dollars a night in sales. As a bartender I was responsible for customer service skills, greeting customers and insuring a positive experience with every guest.

• Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
• Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
• Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
• Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
• Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
• Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
• Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
• Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
• Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.

• Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
• Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
• Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
• Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
• Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
• Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
• Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.