Brian Simmons
Seattle,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. 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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Sams Tavern
09.2022 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
Bartender
ALKI BEACH PUB
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Bartender/Server
Chupacabra Cantina
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Warehouse Manager
Bio-Therapeutic
03.2012 - 02.2019
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA06.2014
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer Service
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Highly reliable
- Outgoing Personality
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Alcohol awareness
Timeline
Bartender
Sams Tavern
09.2022 - 04.2024
Bartender
ALKI BEACH PUB
08.2020 - 03.2022
Bartender/Server
Chupacabra Cantina
02.2017 - 03.2020
Warehouse Manager
Bio-Therapeutic
03.2012 - 02.2019
Associate of Arts - Business
Bellevue College
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