bartender resume example

• Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
• Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
• Completed accurate inventory records to thwart malicious activities and maintain organized and profitable establishment.
• Scheduled parties, banquets or sporting events and allocated optimal staff and resources to properly execute.
• Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
• Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
• Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
• 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.
• Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
• Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
• Taught employees bar sales techniques, resulting in higher profits.
• Updated drink menu with creative cocktails, contemporary wines and craft beers.
• Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
• Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
• Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
• Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
• Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
• Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
• Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
• Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.

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• Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
• Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
• Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
• Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
• Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
• Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
• Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
• Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
• Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
• Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.
• Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.

• Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
• Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
• Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
• Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.

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• Asked customers for feedback, solved problems and filled drinks throughout meal.
• Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
• Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
• Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
• Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
• Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.