Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Why Me
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Amir Latef

Amir Latef

Newark,NJ

Summary

Experienced in high-volume, fast-paced service environments, I specialize in leading teams, optimizing workflow, and creating unforgettable guest experiences. With a background in bar operations, customer engagement, and team development, I know how to boost sales, streamline processes, and cultivate an atmosphere where customers feel valued and employees thrive. I don’t just keep things running—I elevate them. Whether it's training and developing staff, maximizing efficiency, or ensuring top-tier product quality, I bring passion, strategy, and leadership to every role I take on.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender | Shift Lead

Kelly’s Pub
Newark, NJ
06.2024 - Current
  • Elevated the bar experience by introducing signature cocktails and personalized drink recommendations, increasing customer retention
  • Led shift operations, managing a team of bartenders and barbacks while ensuring smooth service for 300+ guests per shift
  • Trained and mentored new hires, reinforcing best practices for efficiency, product knowledge, and customer engagement
  • Revamped inventory tracking, reducing product waste and ensuring timely stock replenishment to prevent shortages
  • Worked closely with management to develop seasonal specials, increasing specialty drink sales and overall revenue

Barback

Nowadays
Brooklyn, NY
03.2018 - 05.2024
  • Kept high-volume bar service seamless, supporting bartenders in a venue serving 2,000+ guests per night
  • Implemented a more efficient bar prep system, reducing downtime and ensuring bartenders had everything they needed before they asked
  • Developed a glassware rotation system, cutting retrieval time in half and keeping service flowing even on the busiest nights
  • Managed back-of-house organization, tracking stock levels and preventing supply shortages before they disrupted service
  • Trained new barbacks, ensuring they understood the importance of speed, accuracy, and teamwork

FOH Management / Senior Barback

YOTEL
New York, NY
01.2011 - 03.2016
  • Led a team of bartenders and barbacks in a 1,500-capacity venue, ensuring top-tier service and operational efficiency
  • Developed a real-time inventory tracking system, reducing shortages and improving stock accuracy
  • Optimized opening and closing procedures, reducing setup time and ensuring a smooth transition between shifts
  • Created staff training programs, strengthening team performance and service consistency
  • Worked with marketing teams to align promotions with seasonal events, increasing customer engagement

Education

Physical Education & Coaching -

Long Island University
New York

Mathematical Sciences -

Brandeis High School
New York

Skills

  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Customer Service & Sales Growth
  • Inventory & Cost Control
  • Trend Awareness & Brand Promotion
  • New hire training
  • Operations & Workflow Optimization
  • Health & Safety Compliance
  • Basic accounting
  • Aloha POS
  • Bar operations management

Certification

  • ServSafe Alcohol Certification
  • Food Handler’s Certification
  • First Aid & CPR Certified
  • Security Certification

Why Me

  • I create experiences, not just transactions. Customers return because of the atmosphere I help build and the quality I ensure.
  • I know how to build and lead a team. From hiring and training to performance coaching, I make sure every member is motivated, skilled, and customer-focused.
  • I understand the business side of hospitality. It’s about more than just serving drinks—it’s about increasing revenue, reducing costs, and improving workflow.
  • I adapt, problem-solve, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Whether it’s a last-minute rush, a supply issue, or a new menu launch, I keep things running smoothly.

Timeline

Bartender | Shift Lead

Kelly’s Pub
06.2024 - Current

Barback

Nowadays
03.2018 - 05.2024

FOH Management / Senior Barback

YOTEL
01.2011 - 03.2016

Physical Education & Coaching -

Long Island University

Mathematical Sciences -

Brandeis High School
Amir Latef