ANTUN KOVACEVIC
Nashville,TN
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
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa
Nashville, TN
02.2026 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service to enhance guest experiences.
- Crafted and served a variety of cocktails and beverages.
- Successfully handled Broadway volume on a daily basis.
Bartender
Topgolf
Edison/Nashville, NJ/TN
09.2021 - Current
- Helped management plan and serve the bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Crafted unique cocktails for customers, featuring bar specials to elevate guest experience.
- Upsold menu items to customers, increasing per sale revenues and contributing to overall 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
New York, NY
08.2020 - 10.2024
- Created menus and made drinks for private events, including birthdays, anniversaries, and wedding receptions.
- Provided exceptional customer service at various events and gatherings.
- Mixed and served beverages according to client specifications and preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area throughout events.
Bartender/Server
APA woodbridge hotel
Woodbridge, NJ
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Gained diverse experience working in Japanese cuisine and brunch restaurants, enhancing adaptability in fast-paced environments.
- Seated customers in a timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Maintained bar supplies to support efficient service and guest satisfaction. with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Bartender
Grand Marquis
Old Bridge, NJ
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Wedding banquet which organized various events such as: weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and retirement parties
Bartender
Fire & Ice
Fords, NJ
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 fast 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
Croatia
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, NJHigh school or equivalent - Computer Science
Tehnicka skola Pozega
Pozega, CroatiaSkills
- Bartending (6 years)
- Serving (9 years)
- Computer Skills
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Customer Service
- Sales Experience
- Restaurant experience
- Communication skills
- POS
- Cash register
- Cash handling
Certification
Certified Bartender (Famous Bartending School NJ) 07/2020
TIPS Certified 10/2022
TABC Certified 10/2024
Timeline
Bartender
Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa
02.2026 - Current
Bartender
Topgolf
09.2021 - Current
Bartender
Grand Marquis
03.2021 - 06.2021
Event Bartender
Self Employed
08.2020 - 10.2024
Bartender
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