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Briana Kamara

Houston,TX

Summary

Reliable individual proudly offering over 14 years of experience fostering repeat customers through consistent, professional service. Skilled in designing profitable drink menus, handling cash sales and managing bar inventory. Dedicated to creating inviting environment for both guests and staff.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Bar Manager

Mom's Haus
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
  • Organized special events and promotions.

Bar Tender

Sassafras
06.2016 - 02.2020
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Bartender

Chocolat
09.2011 - 02.2012
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Bar Tender

Sylvia's Restaurant
08.2009 - 02.2012
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA
12.2024

Skills

  • Foodservice Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Budget Development
  • Bar Management
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Health Codes Compliance
  • Staff Training
  • Event Coordination
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Service-Oriented Mindset
  • Menu Development
  • Menu Updating
  • Issue Resolution
  • Inventory Control
  • Relationship Building
  • Outgoing Personality
  • Attention to Detail
  • Wine and Liquor Knowledge

Timeline

Bar Manager

Mom's Haus
01.2020 - 12.2023

Bar Tender

Sassafras
06.2016 - 02.2020

Bartender

Chocolat
09.2011 - 02.2012

Bar Tender

Sylvia's Restaurant
08.2009 - 02.2012

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Glendale Community College
Briana Kamara