Seasoned professional with extensive experience across sales, management, and hospitality roles, including positions as Sales Director, Manager, Server, and Bartender. Proven track record in driving revenue growth, leading high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in strategic planning, staff supervision, inventory management, and mixology. Adept at fostering client relationships, optimizing operations, and creating welcoming environments. Recognized for excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to excellence in fast-paced settings.
-Strategic Sales Leadership: Developed and executed comprehensive sales strategies to achieve company revenue goals and market expansion objectives.
-Negotiated Agreements: Led negotiations, closed significant contracts and agreements with key clients, enuring mutually beneficial terms while fostering long-term partnerships.
-Account Management: Oversaw clients accounts, providing personalized service and support to ensure client satisfaction and loyalty.
-Market Research: Conducted thorough market research to stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs, leveraging insights to enhance sales strategies.
-Revenue Growth: Implemented innovative sales techniques and promotional campaigns, resulting in a significant increase in sales and market share.
-Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with marketing, operations, and other departments to align sales strategies with overall company objectives to ensure seamless execution.
Manager Responsibilities
-Operational Oversight: Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with company standards and local regulations.
-Staff Management: Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands
-Financial Management: Monitored and managed restaurant finances, including budgeting, cost control, and tracking sales and expenses to maximize profitability.
-Inventory Management: Managed inventory, including ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels.
-Quality Control: Addressed customer concerns and resolved issues to enhance satisfaction.
Server Responsibilities
-Customer Service: Provided exceptional customer service, taking orders and delivering food and beverages promptly.
-Menu Knowledge: Maintained knowledge of menu items, including daily specials and promotions.
-Table Maintenance: Ensured cleanliness and organization of service areas.
-Payment Handling: Processed payments and managed cash handling with accuracy and efficiency.
Bartender Responsibilities
Mixing and Serving Drinks: Mixed and served beverages according to established recipes and customer preferences.
Cleaning and Sanitation: Maintained a clean and organized bar area, adhering to health and safety standards.
Maintaining Bar Inventory: Monitored and managed bar inventory levels, including liquor, mixers, garnishes, and bar supplies, and reordered supplies as needed to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize waste.
Customer Service: Engaged with customers, providing a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
Bartending Techniques: Demonstrated proficiency in bartending techniques, such as shaking, stirring, muddling, and layering, to craft high-quality cocktails with precision and flair.
Customer Satisfaction: Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs..
Problem Resolution: Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Team Collaboration: Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
Scheduling: Created and managed employee schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels while controlling labor costs.
Upselling: Upsold drink specialty items, wine selections and desserts to increase overall sales and exceed targets.
Menu Knowledge: Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
Customer Satisfaction: Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Compliance: Adhered to all food safety and sanitation regulations, as well as restaurant policies and procedures, to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for both customers and staff.
Closing Duties: Assisted with closing duties, such as restocking supplies, cleaning and sanitizing work areas, and preparing for the next day's service, to ensure a smooth transition between shifts.
Payment Handling: Processed customer payments accurately and efficiently, including cash, credit/debit cards, and electronic payments, and provide correct change when necessary.