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Brian C. Hurley

Piney Point,MD

Summary

Professional Bar Manager/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.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Chief's LLC
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.

Mac's Tap and Table

Team Mac LLC
11.2023 - 09.2024
  • Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
  • Improved customer service rankings by resolving issues quickly and accurately.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.

Bar Manager/Head Mixologist/Head Bartender

Bugeye Grill
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • 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.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • 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.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Improved customer service rankings by resolving issues quickly and accurately
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests

Bar Manager/Head Mixologist/Head Bartender

CAY Enterprises DBA Ruddy Duck Seafood & Alehouse
08.2013 - 09.2022
  • 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.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
  • Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.

Mixologist/Head Bartender

Axel's Charhouse
06.2011 - 08.2013
    • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
    • 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.
    • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
    • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
    • Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
    • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
    • Managed bar at special events, leading team in providing coordinated service for weddings, business meetings and social gatherings.
    • Developed specialty drinks to work with menu changes, sustaining customer interest and solid bar revenue.
    • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.

Bartender

Parma 8200
06.2010 - 06.2011
  • 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.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.

Bartender

The Kitchen
09.2009 - 06.2010
  • 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..
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Bartender/Cocktail and Dining Waiter

Sequoia's
05.2009 - 09.2009
  • Demonstrated understanding of menu items and ingredients.
  • Advised guests on combinations of food and drinks and accommodated reasonable requests and preferences.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Upsold appetizers, drinks and desserts to increase restaurant profits.

Sales/Interior Design Consultant

The Tile Shop
09.2006 - 04.2009
  • Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
  • Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
  • Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
  • Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
  • Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget.

Head Coach Men's Lacrosse Club

University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
01.2005 - 05.2008
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
  • Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
  • Managed team budget to properly allocate for equipment, travel and other required elements of operation.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.

Store Manager

Grand Sports, Inc. DBA Play It Again Sports
06.2004 - 09.2006
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Assistant Store Manager

Play It Again Sports, St. Paul
06.2001 - 06.2004
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions..
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement..
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to facilitate timely product delivery.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Cocktail and Dining Waiter

Lone Cowboy, Inc. DBA Bar Abilene
06.1998 - 06.2001
  • Advised guests on combinations of food and drinks and accommodated reasonable requests and preferences.
  • Promoted clean, safe and neat environment for guests.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
  • Upsold appetizers, drinks and desserts to increase restaurant profits.

GSR Manager on Duty

Holiday Inn Metrodome
01.1994 - 06.1998
  • Trained employees in essential job functions.
  • Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support, and maintaining composure and professionalism.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to increase loyalty, trust and satisfaction.
  • Handled employee-related issues to improve performance, professional conduct, and attendance reliability.
  • Initiated plans to improve customer relations, quality standards, and service efficiency.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Solicited customer feedback to identify and improve on areas of weakness.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.

Education

English Language And Literature, Acting

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

High School Diploma -

Shaker High School
Latham, NY
06.1993

Graduation - Acting, Improv

Empire State Institute For The Performing Arts
06.1992

Skills

  • Servsafe Certified
  • Staff Management
  • Order Management
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Extensive Spirits Knowledge
  • Classic Cocktails
  • New Cocktail Creation
  • Wine and Beer Recommendations
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Mixology Techniques
  • Bartending prowess

Certification

  • Small Business Management - 2002
  • TAM Certification - 2022-2024
  • DRS Computer Science - 2001
  • Personnel Management - 2002
  • Physical Fitness Management - 2002


Timeline

Bartender

Chief's LLC
09.2024 - 03.2025

Mac's Tap and Table

Team Mac LLC
11.2023 - 09.2024

Bar Manager/Head Mixologist/Head Bartender

Bugeye Grill
11.2022 - 06.2023

Bar Manager/Head Mixologist/Head Bartender

CAY Enterprises DBA Ruddy Duck Seafood & Alehouse
08.2013 - 09.2022

Mixologist/Head Bartender

Axel's Charhouse
06.2011 - 08.2013

Bartender

Parma 8200
06.2010 - 06.2011

Bartender

The Kitchen
09.2009 - 06.2010

Bartender/Cocktail and Dining Waiter

Sequoia's
05.2009 - 09.2009

Sales/Interior Design Consultant

The Tile Shop
09.2006 - 04.2009

Head Coach Men's Lacrosse Club

University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
01.2005 - 05.2008

Store Manager

Grand Sports, Inc. DBA Play It Again Sports
06.2004 - 09.2006

Assistant Store Manager

Play It Again Sports, St. Paul
06.2001 - 06.2004

Cocktail and Dining Waiter

Lone Cowboy, Inc. DBA Bar Abilene
06.1998 - 06.2001

GSR Manager on Duty

Holiday Inn Metrodome
01.1994 - 06.1998

High School Diploma -

Shaker High School

Graduation - Acting, Improv

Empire State Institute For The Performing Arts

English Language And Literature, Acting

University of Minnesota
Brian C. Hurley