Bartender resume example
Bar managers look for someone fast, consistent and great with guests. This example shows the type of venue, drink volume and cocktail skills.
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The person, contact details and employers are fictitious. Replace them with your own information.
Skills to highlight
- Classic and signature cocktails
- High-volume service
- Inventory
- POS and cash handling
- Responsible service
- Guest experience
What makes it work
- Name the venue: cocktail bar, restaurant, hotel, nightclub, events.
- Give a volume: drinks per night or covers.
- List specialties: classics, signature cocktails, craft beer, wine.
- Add your responsible alcohol service certification (TIPS, ServSafe Alcohol).
The same CV, adapted to each country
Pick the country you are applying to: the editor adjusts the photo, the page size and the personal details. Here is this example laid out for four countries.
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United States this example
- Photo not recommended
- Page size US Letter
- 1 to 2 pages
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United Kingdom
- Photo not recommended
- Page size A4
- 1 to 2 pages
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United Arab Emirates
- Photo recommended
- Page size A4
- 2 pages
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India
- Photo optional
- Page size A4
- 1 to 2 pages
What changes from one country to another
| United States | United Kingdom | United Arab Emirates | India | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | Not recommended | Not recommended | Recommended | Optional |
| Date of birth | No | No | Included | Included |
| Nationality | No | No | Included | Included |
| Page size | US Letter | A4 | A4 | A4 |
| Length | 1 to 2 pages | 1 to 2 pages | 2 pages | 1 to 2 pages |
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The full text of this example
Austin Reyes — Bartender — craft cocktail bar
Bartender with five years of experience. I make classic and signature cocktails fast and well, even on packed nights, and create an atmosphere guests come back for.
Experience
- Bartender · Craft Cocktail Bar (120 seats), Chicago, IL (Apr 2022 – Present)
- Up to 250 cocktails a night on weekends
- Created 4 drinks on the seasonal menu
- Weekly inventory and ordering
- Server and Barback · Neighborhood Restaurant, Chicago, IL (Jun 2020 – Mar 2022)
- Bar support, table service and closing duties
Education
- Bartending Certificate Course · Chicago Bartending School (2020 – 2020)
Skills
Craft cocktails · High-volume service · Inventory · Toast POS · Responsible service
Why this example works
Volume (250 cocktails a night) proves speed, and menu creations show creativity. The state alcohol service certification is required and listed.
A barback-to-bartender path shows growth. The Timeline template keeps it short and easy to scan.
Keywords to mirror
Applicant tracking systems and recruiters scan for these terms. Reuse the ones that appear in the job posting, word for word.
- Bartender
- Craft cocktails
- Mixology
- High-volume
- POS
- Cash handling
- Inventory
- BASSET
- Responsible alcohol service
- Guest experience
Mistakes to avoid for this role
- Not naming the type of venue.
- Leaving out drink volume.
- Forgetting your alcohol service certification.
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