Desired Job Title
Bar ManagerWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: St. Petersburg, FL, US
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Alba Hazizaj
St. Petersburg,FL
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Bar Manager with proven expertise in team leadership and customer service excellence. Recognized for innovative cocktail menu development and effective staff training, driving guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
Koble Grill
Westerville, OH
02.2015 - 04.2024
- Oversaw daily bar operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock turnover and minimizing waste.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff members.
- Crafted innovative cocktail menus, enhancing guest satisfaction and engagement.
- Coordinated special events, driving increased patronage and revenue growth.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure quality products at competitive prices.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
- Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
- Introduced new cocktails to the menu based on market research that became popular choices amongst customers.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
- Collaborated with kitchen team for seamless integration of food and beverage offerings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05-2014
Skills
- Service excellence
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Customer relationship building
- Guest interaction
- Outgoing personality
- Mixology expertise
- Menu updating
- Strategic planning
Languages
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Cooking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
Timeline
Bar Manager
Koble Grill
02.2015 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Bowling Green State University