Caglar OLMEZTURK
Queens,NY
Summary
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
Bar Manager
Lamonte
Williamsburg, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Bartender
TAJ Lounge And Event Space
Manhattan, NY
05.2022 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender
The Craftsman Coctail Bar
Manhattan, NY
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Increased bar revenue through development and marketing of featured cocktails.
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
- Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
Bartender
Flute Champagne Bar
Manhattan, NY
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands
Bar Manager
Bomonti Brasserie Pub
02.2014 - 01.2018
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Overseas Business Manager
Academix Study Abroad Services
05.2013 - 03.2016
- Initiated timely project management within budget constraints for multi-faceted problems concerning executive leaders.
- Managed costs and billing and resolved financial discrepancies effectively through organizational management of account information.
- Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
- Integrated logistic systems into company processes to improve operations and manage work orders and price changes.
- Arranged corporate and office conferences for company employees and guests.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Education
Master of Arts -
Istanbul University
Marketing07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Anadolu University
Turkey09.2012
Skills
- Bar Operations and Logistics
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Hospitality and Guest Service
- Cash Handling and Management
- Friendly and Outgoing
Timeline
Bar Manager
Lamonte
08.2023 - Current
Bartender
TAJ Lounge And Event Space
05.2022 - 07.2023
Bartender
The Craftsman Coctail Bar
06.2021 - 06.2023
Bartender
Flute Champagne Bar
12.2019 - 06.2021
Bar Manager
Bomonti Brasserie Pub
02.2014 - 01.2018
Overseas Business Manager
Academix Study Abroad Services
05.2013 - 03.2016
Master of Arts -
Istanbul University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Anadolu University