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Bartender Resume Sample


Note that this Bartender Resume Sample, indeed all these samples, are basic and in no way do they represent what your own resume could be and should be. With each example page I add a quick “how to” at the end that teaches you how to adjust these samples to make them your own.

Use these samples as inspiration to get you off on the right foot—and best of all, they are free.

I have also added a plain text version of the Bartender Resume Sample below.


Lisa Olsen
5A Berkley Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 90001
T: (+1) 79 273 2401        
E: olsen.lisa@gmail.com

Passionate mixologist with more than four years’ experience working in the hospitality industry, creating exciting, unique, and memorable cocktails for a variety of tastes and occasions. English and French-speaking. 

  •  The ability to manage a team of staff in a challenging environment
  • Highly creative and innovative when conceptualising new ideas
  • Friendly and approachable with excellent communication abilities
  • Hard-working and skilled in workplace techniques and guidelines

WORK HISTORY

Craft Cocktail Bar: Head Bartender, Jan 2018 - Sep 2020

Managing bar staff, attending to customer orders both at the bar and in the dining area.

Responsibilities included:

  • Creating and trialling new cocktail recipes
  • Overseeing the daily time slots and duties of bar staff
  • Ensuring bar stock is refilled after use
  • Meeting customer needs and beverage requests

Bobo’s Cocktail Emporium: Bartender, Feb 2016 - Dec 2017

Following menu guidelines to create exciting cocktails suited to the restaurant offerings.

Responsibilities included:

  • Welcoming guests to the bar and ensuring they have a satisfactory experience
  • Successfully managing an influx of drink orders during peak hours
  • Customising cocktails based on customer preferences and advising on menu favourites

Charlie’s Bar & Eatery: Bartender, Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

Creating cocktails and pouring a variety of beverages on the menu in a timely manner.

Responsibilities included:

  • Greeting visitors at the door and ensuring they are eligible for entry based on age
  • Assisting in the restocking of the bar after each shift
  • Adhering to the necessary restaurant and alcohol rules put in place

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduated with a high school diploma

10 Tips to Remember When Writing Your
Bartender Resume Sample

  1. Set aside several hours to write a powerful resume.
  2. You will need quiet space and a computer with Word (recommended) or similar.
  3. Use job descriptions and old resumes to jog your memory.
  4. Is this a career change for you? What skills can you transfer over?
  5. Expand on your duties in detail. 
  6. Ensure the layout is attractive
  7. Write a compelling summary.
  8. Use bullet points.
  9. Proofread for sense, accuracy, spelling and grammar x 3.
  10. Add a well-written cover letter using your strengths to target the role on offer.

Sharron what can I say, you are beyond impressive! With the short time I gave you to prepare my resume, I was blown away with the outlay, the content and how you highlighted all my best points. I have shown your work to a recruitment agency and they were very impressed. Thank you so much for guiding me through the entire experience, you are truly gifted… Wanda Peters of Perth, Western Australia.

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