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Antonio Jefferson

Chicago,United States

Summary

Accomplished Bartender Shift Manager with a proven track record at 2 Bears Tavern Group, excelling in upselling strategies and customer service. Expert in POS system operation and maintaining cleanliness standards, I significantly enhanced the guest experience. Recognized for fostering teamwork and efficiently managing bar inventory, my approach has consistently improved operational efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender Shift Manager

2 Bears Tavern Group
09.2018 - Current
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Promoted a positive work atmosphere through clear communication, teamwork encouragement, and recognition of employee achievements.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank, and stocked service bar.

Bartender

Birdcage Chicago
07.2020 - 10.2021
  • 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.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.

Bartender

Rogers Park Social
07.2015 - 08.2018
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Promoted a positive work atmosphere through clear communication, teamwork encouragement, and recognition of employee achievements.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank, and stocked service bar.

Education

Lane Technical High School
Chicago, IL
2000

Skills

  • Cleanliness standards
  • Upselling strategies
  • POS System Operation
  • Ordering Supplies
  • Beverage knowledge
  • Liquor restocking
  • Customer Service
  • Cash Register Operation

Timeline

Bartender

Birdcage Chicago
07.2020 - 10.2021

Bartender Shift Manager

2 Bears Tavern Group
09.2018 - Current

Bartender

Rogers Park Social
07.2015 - 08.2018

Lane Technical High School

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