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BARTENDER
Summary
Experienced Bartender with 30 + years of experience in field. Strong ability to improve team performance and grow bar sales through exceptional customer service and leadership skills.
Well-rounded Bartender with wide-range history in the service industry. Bringing passion for the industry and fun. Holder of positive attitude with unwavering commitment to customer service.
Skills
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Experience
08/2020 to Current
BartenderThe Kessler Collection － Savannah , GA
- Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
- Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
- Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
- Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
- Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
- Managed up to [Number] customers per shift while simultaneously assisting [Number] restaurant servers.
- Processed $[Amount] in daily revenue on average day with totals as high as $[Amount] during special events and promotions.
- Collected and organized more than $[Amount] in gross revenue and tips on [Timeframe] basis.
- Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
- Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
- Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
- Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
- Reduced inventory losses by creating new drink menu items to move older products.
- Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
- Helped drive average ticket increases of [Number]% by upselling customers from shelf to premium brands.
- Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
- Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
- Inventoried glass and stemware, cutting costs [Number]% through effective inventory management.
- Offered preferred tables and other special accommodations to VIP customers.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Promoted customer safety by maintaining current list of available ride services for inebriated customers.
- Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
04/2015 to 08/2020
BartenderThe Kessler Collection － Charlotte , NC
- Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
- Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
- Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
- Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
- Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
- Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
- Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
- Managed up to [Number] customers per shift while simultaneously assisting [Number] restaurant servers.
- Processed $[Amount] in daily revenue on average day with totals as high as $[Amount] during special events and promotions.
- Collected and organized more than $[Amount] in gross revenue and tips on [Timeframe] basis.
- Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
- Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
- Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
- Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
- Reduced inventory losses by creating new drink menu items to move older products.
- Planned and updated menus to capitalize on changing trends in customer preferences.
- Produced and balanced daily and weekly sales reports to assess and coordinate staff.
- Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
- Helped drive average ticket increases of [Number]% by upselling customers from shelf to premium brands.
- Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
- Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
- Created list of signature beverage items to increase overall revenue and patron loyalty.
- Inventoried glass and stemware, cutting costs [Number]% through effective inventory management.
- Offered preferred tables and other special accommodations to VIP customers.
- Prepared over [Number] mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages for average of [Number] patrons per shift.
- Prepared and served over [Number] drinks per shift in high-volume [Type] environment.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Promoted customer safety by maintaining current list of available ride services for inebriated customers.
01/2012 to 01/2015
Bartender The Kessler Collection － Orlando , FL
- Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
- Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
- Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
- Collected and organized more than $[Amount] in gross revenue and tips on [Timeframe] basis.
- Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Processed $[Amount] in daily revenue on average day with totals as high as $[Amount] during special events and promotions.
- Prepared over [Number] mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages for average of [Number] patrons per shift.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
- Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
- Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
- Offered preferred tables and other special accommodations to VIP customers.
- Trained [Number] new bartenders to increase knowledge of drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Reinvented classic cocktails [Type] and [Type] to complement new menu options.
- Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
- Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Prepared and served over [Number] drinks per shift in high-volume [Type] environment.
- Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
- Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
- Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
- Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
- Helped drive average ticket increases of [Number]% by upselling customers from shelf to premium brands.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
- Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
- Inventoried glass and stemware, cutting costs [Number]% through effective inventory management.
- Planned and updated menus to capitalize on changing trends in customer preferences.
- Created list of signature beverage items to increase overall revenue and patron loyalty.
- Reduced inventory losses by creating new drink menu items to move older products.
- Managed up to [Number] customers per shift while simultaneously assisting [Number] restaurant servers.
- Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
- Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
- Promoted customer safety by maintaining current list of available ride services for inebriated customers.
- Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
01/2009 to 01/2012
Bartender The Kessler Collection － Saint Augustine , FL
- Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
- Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
- Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
- Collected and organized more than $[Amount] in gross revenue and tips on [Timeframe] basis.
- Prepared over [Number] mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages for average of [Number] patrons per shift.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
- Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
- Optimized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Offered preferred tables and other special accommodations to VIP customers.
- Trained [Number] new bartenders to increase knowledge of drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Reinvented classic cocktails [Type] and [Type] to complement new menu options.
- Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
- Prepared and served over [Number] drinks per shift in high-volume [Type] environment.
- Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
- Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
- Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
- Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
- Helped drive average ticket increases of [Number]% by upselling customers from shelf to premium brands.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
- Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
- Inventoried glass and stemware, cutting costs [Number]% through effective inventory management.
- Created list of signature beverage items to increase overall revenue and patron loyalty.
- Reduced inventory losses by creating new drink menu items to move older products.
- Managed up to [Number] customers per shift while simultaneously assisting [Number] restaurant servers.
- Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
- Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
- Promoted customer safety by maintaining current list of available ride services for inebriated customers.
- Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
Education and Training
06/1983
High School DiplomaIroquois High School － City, State
09/2020
Food Safety Management National Registry Of Food And Safety Professionals － City, State
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School Attended
- Iroquois High School
- National Registry Of Food And Safety Professionals
Job Titles Held:
- Bartender
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Food Safety Management
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