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Work History
Education
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Brigette Dossey

Longview,TX

Summary

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lil Tavern

Bartender/General Manager of Operations
01.2020 - 12.2023

Job overview

Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new food program.

  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets.
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
  • Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings

Oil Well

Lead Bartender/Manager
03.2018 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations

Bootleggers Restaurant

Head Bartender/Shift Manager
02.2015 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
  • Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
  • Trained 4 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
  • Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory
  • Trained 16 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies
  • Developed specialty drinks to work with menu changes, sustaining customer interest and solid bar revenue
  • Trained [Number] new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings

Education

Winnsboro High School
Winnsboro, TX

High School Diploma
05.1998

University Overview

TABC Certified, Food Handler Certified, Manager Certified

  • Awarded [Award Name]

Skills

  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Customer Preferences
  • Cash Management
  • Till Counting
  • Sequence of operations management
  • Proof machine operations
  • Business operations proficiency
  • Point of sale system operations
  • Office equipment operations
  • Effective managerial techniques

Timeline

Bartender/General Manager of Operations
Lil Tavern
01.2020 - 12.2023
Lead Bartender/Manager
Oil Well
03.2018 - 08.2020
Head Bartender/Shift Manager
Bootleggers Restaurant
02.2015 - 12.2018
Winnsboro High School
High School Diploma
Brigette Dossey