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Caner Karacali

Miami,FL

Summary

Dynamic Bartender and Brand Ambassador with over 8 years of experience in upscale dining environments, music festivals, and private events. Renowned for blending exceptional leadership, hospitality, and bartending expertise to deliver unparalleled guest experiences. Skilled in crafting innovative, signature cocktails that enhance customer satisfaction and elevate venue reputations.

Proven success in supervisory roles, with a deep understanding of the food and beverage industry, including high-volume service settings and event marketing. Additionally, served as a brand ambassador, representing premier beverage brands at music festivals and events, showcasing products, engaging audiences, and driving brand loyalty.

Committed to fostering innovation, exceeding guest expectations, and contributing to the success of vibrant, service-oriented teams in future roles.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Ambassador

Swarm EVENTS
Miami, Florida
10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Managed relationships with vendors involved in promotional activities.
  • Employed basic selling techniques to engage with customers.
  • Increased sales and brand awareness through face-to-face marketing.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate merchandise based on guest needs and desires.
  • Effectively built relationships with both established and potential customers.
  • Represented brand at various trade shows and events, enhancing brand visibility.

Bartender

Brasserie Memere
Closter, NJ
01.2023 - 02.2024

*Ensured the bar was always well-stocked, promoting smooth operations.
*Maintained cleanliness and sterilization of glassware, ensuring a hygienic environment.
* Displayed bottles and glassware attractively, enhancing bar aesthetics. * Contributed to team efforts, collaborating with servers to ensure an optimal guest experience.
*Elevated the guest experience by crafting signature cocktails with precision and flair, boosting repeat visits.
*Revolutionized bar efficiency by implementing a new inventory system, reducing waste.

Bartender

Monterey NYC
Manhattan, NY
09.2022 - 01.2024

*Greeting guests and taking drink and food orders.
*Staying attentive to the needs of guests in the dining area.
*Ensuring the food order is made correctly by kitchen staff and looks presentable for guests.
*Following health code standards with regards to the handling of food.
*Performing shift duties like delivering racks of cups to the service station, rolling silverware, pre-bussing tables.
*Eagerly greeted guests, making them feel welcome and valued throughout their dining experience.

Bartender

The Boutique Bistro Bar
Queens, NY
11.2018 - 06.2022

*Ensured dining room and bar cleanliness, adhering to hygiene regulations.
*Expertly crafted classic and signature cocktails, enhancing customer satisfaction.
*Efficiently hosted guests, optimizing seating arrangements.

*Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.

*Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.

*Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.

*Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.

Bartender

Mise en Place Restaurant
Tampa, FL
08.2016 - 10.2018

* Efficiently served guests at Mise en Place Restaurant, ensuring a seamless dining experience
*Mastered drink and food orders, ensuring precision and customer satisfaction
*Maintained high standards of hygiene and health code compliance in food handling
*Excelled in guest service, consistently receiving positive feedback for attentiveness.
*Orchestrated inventory management, reducing waste by 15% through meticulous tracking.
*Boosted bar revenue by 20% via innovative cocktail creations and upselling techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Digital Marketing

Baruch College
New York, NY
06-2020

Bachelor of Science - International Relations

Ege Univercity
Izmir/ TURKEY
06-2016

Skills

  • Basic accounting
  • Health codes compliance
  • Bar restocking
  • Mixology
  • Safe service compliance
  • Food service
  • Event planning
  • Social media
  • Digital advertising
  • Developing campaigns
  • New market research
  • Employee relations
  • Administrative support
  • Data entry
  • Guest relations
  • Professional appearance
  • Salesmanship
  • Sales
  • Communication skills
  • Sales expertise
  • Customer engagement

Languages

English
Full Professional
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Brand Ambassador

Swarm EVENTS
10.2024 - 10.2024

Bartender

Brasserie Memere
01.2023 - 02.2024

Bartender

Monterey NYC
09.2022 - 01.2024

Bartender

The Boutique Bistro Bar
11.2018 - 06.2022

Bartender

Mise en Place Restaurant
08.2016 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Digital Marketing

Baruch College

Bachelor of Science - International Relations

Ege Univercity
Caner Karacali