LaTrice Kirksey
Peoria
Summary
Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus.
Reliable and hardworking professional works autonomously or in teams to serve several customers per shift. Experience managing staff and day-to-day operations. Thriving interpersonal and multitasking skills honed in fast-paced customer-focused environment.
Friendly professional experienced in high-volume environments and knowledgeable about different drink options. Versed in safe drink service and applicable laws. Dependable worker with flexible schedule and attention to detail.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Oliver's in the Heights
Peoria
04.2023 - Current
- Crafted and served cocktails following standard recipes and customer preferences.
- Managed inventory, ensuring stock levels met bar demands consistently.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
Scp
Longhorn Steakhouse
Peoria
04.2006 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Education
Peoria Notre Dame
Peoria, ILSkills
- Cocktail crafting
- Inventory management
- Customer engagement
- Bar operations
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Service-oriented mindset
- Engaging personality
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Hospitality service expertise
- New hire training
Certification
Illinois Basset Alcohol Certification
Serve Safe Food Handler License
Timeline
Bartender
Oliver's in the Heights
04.2023 - Current
Scp
Longhorn Steakhouse
04.2006 - Current
Peoria Notre Dame