Brandon Behrens
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Enthusiastic restaurant professional with 12+ years’ experience, ranging from entry level to bar management and general managing, looking to join high-volume restaurant team. Highly motivated individual with communication and conflict resolution experience. Seeking to join restaurant group to build customer loyalty through interpersonal skills and offering great customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Roman's Oasis/County Line
Goodyear, AZ
08.2020 - Current
- Processed cash payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Upsold menu items to increase per sale revenues and maximize profits.
Server/ Bartender
Olive & Ivy
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management.
Bartender
M Culinary Concepts
Phoenix, AZ
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Bartended remotely for private company staff events.
Bar Manager
Glass Half Full (Old Town Gringos/ Camp Social)
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed weekly liquor and beer orders
- Coordinated and oversaw bar staff schedules for a multi-store company.
- Facilitated successful collaboration between liquor reps and management for organized events.
Bartender/Bar Manager
Salt Entertainment (Whiskey Rose/Cabin/Americana)
Glendale, AZ
04.2014 - 04.2018
- Created monthly unique drink and cocktail offerings for seasonal specials.
- Enhanced revenue generation and productivity by implementing quality control initiatives for house-made cocktails, juice, and preparations.
- Scheduled and coordinated weekly shifts for bartenders and bar backs.
- Formulated plans to enhance bar revenue by introducing creative promotional concepts, offering unique drinks, and hosting customer-oriented events.
- Maintained accurate bar inventories and efficiently managed the ordering of liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Managed Co-op ordering for 3 stores within the company.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Arizona State University
Skills
- Fast learner
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Office
- Maintaining clean bar
- Suggestive selling
- Proficient in mixology
Certification
- Food Handler's Certified
- Title 4 Liquor Certifited
Accomplishments
- ASU D1 collegiate wrestling team member
- SAAC member (Student Athlete Advisory Committee)
Timeline
Bartender
Roman's Oasis/County Line
08.2020 - Current
Server/ Bartender
Olive & Ivy
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bartender
M Culinary Concepts
06.2018 - 03.2020
Bar Manager
Glass Half Full (Old Town Gringos/ Camp Social)
06.2018 - 08.2019
Bartender/Bar Manager
Salt Entertainment (Whiskey Rose/Cabin/Americana)
04.2014 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Arizona State University
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