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Brian Buscher

Nashville,TN

Summary

Born and Raised in Nashville

Opened Many Bars in Town

Been Working behind bars for 13 years

passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations.

Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

5 Points Diner
02.2023 - Current
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

Lead Bartender/Manager

Skulls Rainbow Room
01.2015 - 02.2023
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Trained [Number] new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.

Main Bartender

12/30 Club
02.2021 - 11.2022

Education

High School Diploma -

Brentwood High School
Brentwood, TN
05.2006

Skills

  • Patron Experiences
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Classic Cocktails
  • Error Identification
  • Anticipating Guest Needs
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Attending Multiple Customers
  • Dining Room Management
  • Reconciling Cash Drawers
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Ordering Bar Supplies
  • Forecast Preparation
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Custom Drink Preparation
  • Glassware Polishing
  • Safe Serving Knowledge
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Alcohol Ordering
  • Elegant Food Plating
  • Aloha POS
  • Beer, Wine and Soju Cocktails
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Patron Rapport
  • Sales Expertise
  • Health Code Compliance
  • ABC Regulations
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • Order Management
  • Excellent Judgment
  • Making Change
  • Wine and Beer Recommendations
  • Maintaining a Clean Bar
  • Credit and Cash Transactions
  • Maintaining Glassware Stock
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Energetic and Outgoing
  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • Clear and Effective Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Recipe and Menu Memorization
  • Performance Improvement
  • Storage Processes
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Preparing Garnishes
  • Name of System] POS
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Drink Consistency
  • Knowledge of Craft and Microbrews
  • Regulator Compliance
  • Organizational Abilities
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Plates Presentation
  • Ordering Procedures
  • Staff Management
  • Team Training
  • New Hire Training
  • Identification Verification
  • Group Reservations Management
  • Glassware Management
  • Craft Cocktail Preparation
  • Cocktail List Development
  • Safe Food Handling Procedures
  • Bar Operations Management
  • Creative Mixology
  • Extensive Spirits Knowledge
  • Prepare Cocktails
  • Crowd Control and Security
  • Food Delivery and Service
  • Cash Handling and Management
  • Age Identification and Compliance
  • Bartending License
  • Monitoring Alcohol Consumption
  • Private Events and Catering
  • Food Service Management
  • Banquet Events
  • New Cocktail Creation
  • Responsible Serving
  • Food Sales and Promotion
  • Engaging Customers
  • Professional Service Standards
  • Mixology Techniques
  • Supply and Inventory Maintenance
  • Stamina and Endurance
  • Logistics Operations
  • Liquor Law Compliance
  • Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
  • Serving and Bussing
  • Good Conversationalist
  • Teamwork and Professionalism

Timeline

Bartender

5 Points Diner
02.2023 - Current

Main Bartender

12/30 Club
02.2021 - 11.2022

Lead Bartender/Manager

Skulls Rainbow Room
01.2015 - 02.2023

High School Diploma -

Brentwood High School

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