Ashley Mckinnon
Brighton,MI
Summary
Expert Bartender with history of working across hospitality sector, from upscale restaurants and boutique hotels to local watering holes and large music venues. Looking to bring mixology proficiency and engaging customer service skills to challenging environment.
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Dynamic Job Title with Number years of experience leading versatile teams in bar management. Customer-focused manager, anticipating guest needs, maintaining glassware stock and designing new drinks to attract customers. Action-oriented mentor leading bar staff in routine maintenance and service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Bourbons
Brighton , MI
01.2018 - Current
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Restaurant Bar Manager
440 Main
Brighton , MI
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Orchestrated social functions, formal engagements and business meetings, resulting in significant increase in overall sales.
- Improved liquor cost Number% within Number months through Action and Action.
- Implemented new drink policies, reducing over-pouring by Number%.
- Reduced inventory costs Number% by evaluating and streamlining vendor selection process.
Education
Human Services - Human Service
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI09.2005
Skills
- Supply and Inventory Maintenance
- Identification and Compliance
- Cash Handling and Management
- Bar Operations and Logistics
- Food and Beverage Service
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Ordering Bar Supplies
- TIPS Certified
- Monitoring Alcohol Consumption
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Alcohol Ordering
- Age Identification and Compliance
- Hospitality and Guest Service
- Suggestive Selling
- Mixology Techniques
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Responsible Serving
- Professional Service Standards
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- High-Volume Environments
- Guest Satisfaction
- Reconciling Cash Drawers
- Banquet Events
- Bar Menu Planning
- Food Sales and Promotion
- High-Volume Dining
- Guest Interaction
Timeline
Bartender
Bourbons
01.2018 - Current
Restaurant Bar Manager
440 Main
06.2015 - 10.2018
Human Services - Human Service
Washtenaw Community College
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