Candy Wilmore
Moorhead,MN
Summary
Customer-oriented bartender offering several-year background preparing and serving alcoholic drinks. Versed in maintaining liquor stock, keeping bar clean and assessing customer needs. Friendly and upbeat individual possessing outstanding dexterity coupled with first-rate multitasking and customer service abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Bartender
TAK Music Venue
Dilworth , MN
2021.11 - Current
- Managed opening and closing duties which included counting money in registers and setting up workstations.
- Processed payments using point of sale systems accurately and efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
Bar and Restaurant Manager
Silver Spike / The Hill
Dilworth , MN
2020.08 - 2022.03
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions such as cash receipts, credit card payments and deposits.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders with vendors as needed.
- Scheduled shifts for bar staff and monitored employee performance.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that resulted in improved operational efficiency.
- Inspected dining areas for cleanliness, proper set-up of tables and chairs.
- Assisted in creating marketing strategies designed to increase business growth.
- Recruited, hired, trained and supervised staff of 30+ employees.
- Managed the bar area including ordering supplies, mixing drinks and ensuring quality control measures were followed.
Bartender /Food Server
Big Erv's Bar And Grill
Horace , ND
2019.07 - 2020.08
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
Restaurant Manager
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
Fargo , ND
2002.07 - 2006.05
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
- Assisted with kitchen preparation during peak times as needed.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
- Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
- Updated computer systems with new pricing and daily food specials.
- Coached team members on food safety and sanitation processes, customer service, menu education and up-selling techniques to drive revenue.
Education
Minnesota Alcohol Seller Server Course - Serving Alcohol
MN Bartender License
Moorhead, MN2021-12
FOH, And BOH Manager Training - Restaurant And Food Services Management
Famous Daves University
Minnetonka, MN2002-09
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design & Marketing, As Well As A Business
Moorhead Technical College
Moorhead, MN1998-05
Skills
- Scheduling Staff
- Staff recruitment
- Task Delegation
- Sanitation Standards
- Menu development
- Beverage knowledge
- Basic accounting
- Food Service
- Payment Processing
- Order Management
- New Hire Training
- Outgoing Personality
- Strong multitasking
- Marketing and sales experience
Affiliations
Love riding my motorcycle, concerts, traveling, and any time spent with my family.
Timeline
Managing Bartender
TAK Music Venue
2021.11 - Current
Bar and Restaurant Manager
Silver Spike / The Hill
2020.08 - 2022.03
Bartender /Food Server
Big Erv's Bar And Grill
2019.07 - 2020.08
Restaurant Manager
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
2002.07 - 2006.05
Minnesota Alcohol Seller Server Course - Serving Alcohol
MN Bartender License
FOH, And BOH Manager Training - Restaurant And Food Services Management
Famous Daves University
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design & Marketing, As Well As A Business
Moorhead Technical College
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