Kait Straiter
Hendersonville
Summary
I have worked everywhere from brew-pubs, sports bars, high-end dining, dive-bars and honky-tonks. I excel in multitasking and mixology, proven by winning "Master of the Craft" at Gaylord Opryland. At Scoreboard Bar and Grill, I enhanced customer loyalty through exceptional service and innovative drink menus, showcasing my engaging personality and proficiency in POS systems while managing inventory, cost, and staffs schedules. I developed a spreadsheet now used company wide for pour costs. I excel in busy and fast-paced environments. I am extremely fast, knowledgeable, I anticipate every guests need, and am extremely welcoming and engaging.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Fuse Sports Bar- Gaylord Opryland
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Served high customer volumes during special events and conventions.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Certified Bar Trainer- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Placed first in the "Master of the Craft" at Gaylord.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes and preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality beverage menu.
Bartender/ Bar Manager
Scorebaord Bar and Grill
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
- Managed inventory to prevent shortages, conducting weekly stock checks and placing timely orders.
- Optimized beverage cost and waste management, regularly reviewing and adjusting pour sizes and inventory levels.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
Bartender
DawgHouse Saloon
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
- Enhanced customer experience with engaging conversations and personalized drink recommendations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Francis Marion University
Florence, SCSkills
- Strong at multitasking
- Engaging personality
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Responsible alcohol service
- Memory retention
- Drink preparation techniques
- familiar with Micros and Aloha POS
Accomplishments
- Won "Master of the Craft 202" Award.
- Apart of the winning bar team at the D&B's Competition 2014.
Certification
ABC certified
Timeline
Bartender
Fuse Sports Bar- Gaylord Opryland
03.2022 - 03.2025
Bartender/ Bar Manager
Scorebaord Bar and Grill
07.2021 - 03.2022
Bartender
DawgHouse Saloon
09.2018 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Francis Marion University
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