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 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
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Bartender
The Gruv Sports Bar And Lounge
05.2022 - Current
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.
Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
Managed bar at special events, leading team in providing coordinated service for weddings, business meetings and social gatherings.
Server Manager
The Gruv Sports Bar And Lounge
04.2021 - Current
Trained servers on order management, food service quality and how to build rapport with guests.
Welcomed and greeted guests before presenting special menu items to clients.
Led team of servers to consistently meet customer service and sales targets.
Handled guest complaints in positively and offered appreciation tokens to build customer loyalty.
Proactively communicated with servers to coordinate workflows and monitor service during busy shifts.
Liaised between servers and upper management to address issues and manage challenges.
Enforced compliance with uniform and personal presentation standards.
Analyzed and generated end-of-shift and product inventory reports for performance and quality tracking purposes.
Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.