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Barry Wallace

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Accomplished bartender and bar manager with a proven track record of enhancing bar operations and profitability, notably at Nicole's Third Ward Social. Skilled in mixology and bar restocking, coupled with exceptional hospitality and accommodation abilities. Excelled in mentoring staff and implementing innovative promotional concepts, significantly boosting revenue and customer satisfaction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Delaware North
03.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.

Bartender

Levy Restaurants
10.2023 - Current
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

Head Bartender

Edelweiss River Cruises
05.2019 - Current
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.

Shift Manager/Key Holder

The Wicked Hop
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
  • Checked building to confirm maintenance and cleaning met code and regulations.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • Advised new employees on company procedures and policies to facilitate daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Counted registers and cleaned and secured shop at end of shift.

Assistant Bar Manager

Nicole's Third Ward Social
09.2019 - 03.2022
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
  • Implemented quality control initiatives while creating house-made cocktails, juice and preparations to reduce downtime and increase revenue.
  • Capitalized on opportunities to advance operations and mixology knowledge, enhancing customer service with refined and current expertise.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.

Education

GED -

William Fleming High School
Roanoke, VA

Skills

  • Mixology
  • Bar restocking
  • Basic accounting
  • Health codes compliance
  • Safe service compliance
  • Bar operations management
  • Beverage preparation
  • Liquor restocking
  • Craft cocktail preparation
  • Recipe and menu memorization
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Anticipating guest needs

Certification

Bartenders License

Food Safety Managers Certificate


Timeline

Bartender

Delaware North
03.2024 - Current

Bartender

Levy Restaurants
10.2023 - Current

Shift Manager/Key Holder

The Wicked Hop
03.2022 - 08.2023

Assistant Bar Manager

Nicole's Third Ward Social
09.2019 - 03.2022

Head Bartender

Edelweiss River Cruises
05.2019 - Current

GED -

William Fleming High School

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