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Berk Atmaca

Brooklyn

Summary

Dynamic bartender with proven expertise in drink consistency and engaging customers, honed across roles at establishments like Hair of The Dog. Excelled in fast-paced environments, mastering complex problem-solving and teamwork. Known for cultivating loyalty through drink making and exceptional service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Hair of The Dog
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously.

Bartender

Rusty Taco
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks

Bartender/Server

Zipps Sports Grill
09.2020 - 07.2022
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials

Server/Lead Barback

Santoras Hot Wings
12.2018 - 08.2020
  • Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
  • Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
  • Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.

Busboy/Barback

Wind & Sea Restaurant
12.2016 - 11.2018
  • Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
  • Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
  • Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
  • Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2022

Associate of Arts - Communications

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
05.2020

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Dana Hills High School
Dana Point, CA
06.2018

Skills

  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Professionalism
  • Maintaining a Clean Bar
  • Food Service Management
  • Engaging Customers
  • Cash Handling and Management
  • Drink Consistency

Timeline

Bartender

Hair of The Dog
07.2023 - 08.2024

Bartender

Rusty Taco
08.2022 - 05.2023

Bartender/Server

Zipps Sports Grill
09.2020 - 07.2022

Server/Lead Barback

Santoras Hot Wings
12.2018 - 08.2020

Busboy/Barback

Wind & Sea Restaurant
12.2016 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Arizona State University

Associate of Arts - Communications

Saddleback College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Saddleback College

High School Diploma -

Dana Hills High School

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