Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Sharks Bar and Grill
Largo, FL
04.2024 - Current
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
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.
Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Bartender
El Cortez Restaurant
Country Club Hills, IL
08.2018 - 01.2020
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
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.
Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Server/Bartender
5th Quarter Press Room Eatery
Homewood, IL
06.2010 - 09.2019
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
Bartender
Logan's Roadhouse
Norfolk, VA
07.2008 - 06.2010
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
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.
Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Property Manager
Frye Properties
Norfolk, VA
06.1999 - 04.2008
Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
Oversaw lease agreements from inception to termination, ensuring compliance with local regulations and protecting the interests of both landlords and tenants.
Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
Managed multiple properties simultaneously, coordinating efficient allocation of resources and streamlining communication channels to maintain high levels of operational excellence.
Increased property occupancy rates by effectively marketing available units and conducting thorough tenant screenings.
Education
Certificate in Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Billing And Coding
DeVry University
Naperville, IL
06.2022
Skills
Strong Work Ethic
Reliability and punctuality
Hospitality service expertise
Food and Beverage Service
Professional Appearance
Verbal and written communication
Cultural Awareness
Leadership Qualities
Administrative tasks
Issue Resolution
Timeline
Bartender
Sharks Bar and Grill
04.2024 - Current
Bartender
El Cortez Restaurant
08.2018 - 01.2020
Server/Bartender
5th Quarter Press Room Eatery
06.2010 - 09.2019
Bartender
Logan's Roadhouse
07.2008 - 06.2010
Property Manager
Frye Properties
06.1999 - 04.2008
Certificate in Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Billing And Coding