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Antun Kovacevic

Milltown,NJ

Summary

Certified bartender and server. Plenty of experience in the serving industry with mixology knowledge. Very good at maintaining high pace and great at handling stress. Great at slower paced environments and focusing on guests and socializing with them. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Topgolf
09.2021 - Current
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

Event Bartender

Self Employed
08.2020 - Current
  • Created menus for various number of private events such as: birthdays and anniversaries, wedding receptions, real estate open houses, corporate events, engagement parties.

Bartender/Server

APA woodbridge hotel
02.2020 - 08.2021

The establishment had two different restaurants within: a Japanese cuisine restaurant, and a morning brunch restaurant. Working in those two were completely different experiences taught me a lot of different things.

  • Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.

Bartender

Grand Marquis
03.2021 - 06.2021

Wedding banquet which organized various events such as: weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and retirement parties

Bartender/Server

Fire & Ice
08.2020 - 03.2021

A nightclub/lounge which offered both dine-in experience during early hours, and nightclub experience during late hours.

  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area in extremely faced paced environment.
  • Demonstrated versatility by adapting quickly to evolving needs during high-volume periods or special events without compromising quality of service.

Bartender/Server

Antodo Bistro
07.2018 - 08.2019

A fine dining restaurant on the coast of Croatia.

  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.

Education

Bachelor's - Computer Science

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ
02.2025

High school or equivalent - Computer Science

Tehnicka skola Pozega
Pozega, Croatia
06.2018

Skills

    • Bartending (4 years)
    • Serving (5 years)
    • Computer Skills
    • Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
    • Customer Service
    • Sales Experience
      • Restaurant experience
      • Communication skills
      • POS
      • Cash register
      • Cash handling

Certification

  • Certified Bartender, 07/2020
  • TIPS Certified, 10/2022

Timeline

Bartender

Topgolf
09.2021 - Current

Bartender

Grand Marquis
03.2021 - 06.2021

Event Bartender

Self Employed
08.2020 - Current

Bartender/Server

Fire & Ice
08.2020 - 03.2021

Bartender/Server

APA woodbridge hotel
02.2020 - 08.2021

Bartender/Server

Antodo Bistro
07.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor's - Computer Science

Middlesex County College

High school or equivalent - Computer Science

Tehnicka skola Pozega
Antun Kovacevic