Bradley Kolk
Manistee,MI
Summary
Hands-on Lead Bartender successful at consistently delivering highest quality service. Fast and efficient worker goes extra mile to sell more and keep customers satisfied. Well-versed in specialty drink preparation, including specialty drinks. Responsible Bartender skilled at making custom drinks and maximizing business revenues with top-notch service. Work well with team members to meet all customer needs in fast-paced environments. Good money handling, problem-solving and time management abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Bartender
Windward Restaurant at the Hampton Inn
Manistee , MI
2023.05 - Current
- Serving Food and beverages to guests and servers in the restaurant
- Constructing craft cocktails for the entire establishment
- Maintaining a clean, fully functioning and self sustaining bar
- In charge of ordering product for all the bar needs, including spirits, mixers, bar tools, garnish, etc.
- Working one on one with Beer Venders from Ludington beverage and Alliance beverage for beer, keg and wine needs.
- Restocked beer and liquor regularly and after special events.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
Bartender Supervisor
Stix Ludington
Ludington , MI
2022.05 - 2023.05
- Serving food and beverage to all guests in either the restaurant, bowling alley, or Beirgarten (Beergarden).
- Construct craft alcoholic cocktails for all gusts and servers.
- Maintenance service to bowling alley lanes.
- In charge of liqueur ordering for entire establishment on a weekly basis.
- Establishing work duties, opening and closing,and weekly cleaning logs.
- Worked with Kitchen Manager hosting monthly team building events to establish unity and cohesiveness between FOH and BOH team members.
Bartender Point
Little River Casino & Resort
Manistee , MI
2016.04 - 2021.11
- Providing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests on the gaming floor and Beverage servers in the service bar.
- Maintaining a clean and functional bar environment for guests to enjoy their gaming and stay.
- Continued communication between Bar Porters and management on bar needs, inventory and mainteinence,
- Continued TAM learning and techniques to ensure the safety of guests and the casinos wellfare.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manistee Catholic Central
1200 US-31, Manistee, MI 496602003-06
Some College (No Degree) -
West Shore Community College
Scottville, MISkills
- Employee Coaching
- Suggestive Selling
- Proficient in Mixology
- Customer Service
- Cocktail List Development
Affiliations
- Enjoys bowling, playing pool, planning friends and family events.
Certification
- Continued TAM Certification
- Continued Serve Safe Certification
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Windward Restaurant at the Hampton Inn
2023.05 - Current
Bartender Supervisor
Stix Ludington
2022.05 - 2023.05
Bartender Point
Little River Casino & Resort
2016.04 - 2021.11
High School Diploma -
Manistee Catholic Central
Some College (No Degree) -
West Shore Community College
- Continued TAM Certification
- Continued Serve Safe Certification
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