Efficiently direct bar team members to maximize efficiency and profitability. Talented trainer and mentor with over 25 years of related experience. Clear and direct communicator with customer service and sales expertise.
Skills
Sanitation
Garnish preparation
Measurement accuracy
Reconciling cash drawers
Sharp memory
Inventory control
Accommodating diverse clientele
Suggestive selling
Health codes compliance
Beer, wine and soju cocktails
Outstanding customer service
Anticipating guest needs
Alcohol ordering
Maintaining glassware stock
Safe serving knowledge
Experience
Head Bartender, 09/2018 to Current Belmond Ltd – Charleston, SC,
Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
Delivered drink service at busy restaurant and served over 100 guests nightly.
Kept bar up-to-date, trend-forward and refreshed with menu changes and seasonal updates.
Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
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.
Promoted products to customers to enhance bill totals
Reorganized bar stations to streamline overall efficiency and service flow.
Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
Accurately and efficiently handled cash drawer of $[Number] during each shift.
Taught team members effective procedures and performance strategies to support profitable and successful bar operations.
Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
Bartender, 09/2017 to 09/2018 Continental Services – Toledo, OH,
Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
Planned and updated menus to capitalize on changing trends in customer preferences.
Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed for purchase of alcohol.
Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
Bartender, 08/XXX6 to 09/2017 Continental Services – Detroit, MI,
Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
Planned and updated menus to capitalize on changing trends in customer preferences.
Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and kept work areas stocked to maintain workflow efficiently.
Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
Prepared and served over 250 drinks per shift in high-volume [Type] environment.
Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed for purchase of alcohol.
Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
Managed up to 150 customers per shift while simultaneously assisting restaurant servers.
Bookkeeper, 03/2012 to 10/2016 Elsupermarkets – Fontana, CA,
Monitored and tracked expenses to keep business on track with financial targets.
Maintained current accounts by creating detailed delinquency management and collections strategies.
Analyzed account information and trends for financial estimation report preparation and adjustments.
Streamlined financial efficiencies by accurately processing bank reconciliations and delivering financial reporting.
Verified, allocated and posted transactions in journals and computerized systems from documents such as invoices, receipts and reports.
Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
Reviewed bank account statements to reconcile accounts by documenting correct financial information in general ledger.
Followed detailed end of month accounting procedures to verify proper balancing of all accounts and readiness for new month.
Supported human resources by certifying and processing payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks with zero lag time.
Compiled financial data including compliant ledger and journal records.
Identified major accounting errors by creating automated cross-referencing processes.
Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by resolving issues through timely completion.
Charged expenses to appropriate accounts by evaluating [Type] and [Type] transactions and recording entries.
Mitigated financial discrepancies by compiling daily customer invoices and checking for shipping, printing and mailing accuracies.
Entered weekly sales and customer count sheets for review by management.
Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
Supervised payroll, electronic deposits, and employee pay adjustments.
Processed payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments.
Reported sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
Processed journal entries, online transfers and payments.
Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper.
Maintained financial records for approximately 300+ clients.
Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
Education and Training
GED: , Expected in 04/XXX3 Withlacoochee Technical Institute - Inverness, FL GPA:
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