Brayden Bugalski
Bar Manager
Caledonia,WI
Summary
Dynamic bar manager with a proven track record at Daily Social Eatery & Spirits, enhancing customer experience through innovative beverage menus and effective retention skills. Skilled in loss prevention and team leadership, I successfully increased revenue through creative marketing initiatives while maintaining high standards of customer service and operational efficiency. I take a lot of pride in the service I give to customers, and I have built a strong reputation on a personal and a business level. I hold myself and my counterparts to high standards. It is expected that we deliver outstanding service and maintain effective communication to streamline operations and provide an output that exceeds expectations. I have success in multiple areas of the restaurant business; Quick service, front of house, back of house, leadership roles, managerial roles and responsibilities, upscale dining/cocktail services. I am hardworking, resourceful, innovative, and organized in nature. I welcome new challenges that will not only grow myself and my skills, but those around me as well.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bar Manager
Daily Social Eatery & Spirits
Hales Corners, WI
03.2024 - 06.2026
- Supervised daily bar operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed seasonal and monthly beverage menus, enhancing customer experience and driving sales growth.
- Trained and mentored staff on mixology techniques and customer service best practices.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock to reduce waste and improve profitability.
- Coordinated special events, increasing bar visibility and attracting new clientele.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Increased revenue with creative marketing initiatives and promotional events.
Shift Lead Supervisor
Nutri Blend
Franklin, WI
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Counted and deposited money from cash drawers at end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Front End Associate
Pick N Save
Franklin, WI
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Gathered shopping baskets and carts and relocated to designated areas.
Groundskeeper
Jellystone Campground & Resort
Caledonia, WI
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
- Understood and followed verbal and written landscaping instructions to complete complex tasks correctly.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environments while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications (A part of a crew that built a laser tag facility on site)
Cook
Culver's Restaurant
Muskego, WI
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Franklin, WI06.2023
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Control
Certification
- ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certified
- Hales Corners Bartending License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Bar Manager
Daily Social Eatery & Spirits
03.2024 - 06.2026
Shift Lead Supervisor
Nutri Blend
04.2022 - 09.2024
Front End Associate
Pick N Save
01.2022 - 06.2022
Groundskeeper
Jellystone Campground & Resort
05.2021 - 11.2021
Cook
Culver's Restaurant
12.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
References
- Cory Wunrow
- Owner of Nutri Blend, former boss & mentor, taught me a lot of the skills I put to use today
- Contact Info: Phone: (414) 246-2015 Email: cdwunrow@icloud.com
- Leo Lacroix
-CFO of The Blue Spring Group, helped distribute flyers and made telephone cold calls to potential customers for 2 summers for him
-Contact Info: Email: leolacroix@thebluespringgroup.com
- Kelly Nowak
- Owner of Daily Social Eatery & Spirits, former boss, managed her business for over 2 years and helped grow it to where it is today
- Contact Info: Phone: (414) 721-8957 Email: dailysocialmke@gmail.com