Adam Ackerman
Dallas
Summary
Dynamic and seasoned bartender with a proven track record. Adept at handling high-volume environments with exceptional customer service skills. Skilled in inventory management and maintaining impeccable cleanliness and order. Excel in creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests and colleagues alike. Experienced in both mixology and efficient bar operations, with a knack for memorably engaging with regulars.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Barback
The Nines
06.2018 - Current
- Initially hired on as a barback in 2018 but quickly moved up to Volume Bartending/Bar Back then to Bartending within 2 years of employment.
- Well versed in high volume clientele/high stress situations while maintaining fast paced quality service all while bringing a kind, warm and inviting attitude to the customers and to fellow bar staff.
- In charge of opening and closing bar duties from obtaining a cash bank at open to setting up the bar followed by setting up sound/lighting and outdoor patio duties for the specific event for the night(Dj's, Karaoke, live music, etc.) Followed by closing duties(closing down, resetting and restocking bar for the following shift)
- Excel in cleanliness and keeping bar stocked at all times for the guests.
- Experienced and assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies on a weekly basis as well as experience with the Barkeep Inventory app to track inventory for the liquor and beer sales.
- Cultivated strong relationships with bar regulars, engaging in friendly conversation and emphasized remembering drink orders.
Volume Bartender
Charlies Star Light Lounge
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Volume Bartender for one of East Dallas's prized dive bars.
- Worked at peak service hours(9pm-2am) to relieve opening shift bartender and maintain high quality service to bar guests.
- Maintain a courteous, warm and customer friendly attitude.
- Consistently restocks and replenish beer all throughout the shift to maintain inventory of the ever flowing beer sales of the night including beer cooler and center beer service well.
- Assisted with all closing duties(Cleaning bar top, bar wells, liquor tree and washing/resetting glassware) with the opening bartender to make sure the bar was impeccably clean and ready to go for the next shift.
Bartender
Sundown at The Granada
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Weekend Brunch Bartender for high volume Bar and restaurant. Delivered exceptional service while handling customer drink orders as well as placing food orders during the peak volume brunch and lunch setting on the weekends.
- In charge of making the restaurant's signature Bloody Mary mix from scratch as one of my in house duties every weekend shift.
- Memorized and crafted the restaurant's vast signature cocktail menu as well as memorizing the food menu to help the guest's with any questions or concerns with the menu.
- Handled simultaneous customer, and team needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer and the Restaurants needs.
Bar Back
Three LInks
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Restocked and replenished ice, beer, liquor and bar caddy's through out the night to relieve bartenders and obtain high quality bar setting for the guests.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups and reorganized beer cooler stock at the end of every shift to keep the beer stock up to date and the cooler clean and tidy.
- Effectively communicated with bartenders and management to ensure smooth and efficient service as the Bar Back.
- Assisted in closing down and resetting the bar to maintain cleanliness and organization of the Venue, complying with health and safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
McKinney Boyd High School
McKinney, TX05-2010
Basics
Collin County Community College
McKinney, TX05-2014
Skills
- Delivers consistently outstanding customer experiences
- Navigating complex customer situations with poise
- Provides satisfactory resolutions for dissatisfied customers
- Excels in managing high-volume/high stress operations with composure
- Ensuring efficient bar restocking and maintaining impeccable cleanliness
- Seasoned bartender with mixology expertise
- Beverage and product inventory
Timeline
Volume Bartender
Charlies Star Light Lounge
03.2022 - 09.2023
Bartender
Sundown at The Granada
04.2021 - 05.2022
Bar Back
Three LInks
10.2019 - 05.2020
Bartender/Barback
The Nines
06.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
McKinney Boyd High School
Basics
Collin County Community College
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