Chelsey Clark
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Experienced professional with over 20 years in the restaurant industry, specializing in bartending, bar management, and overall restaurant operations. Seeking a permanent position to utilize my refined skills and expand my expertise. Passionate about creating classic cocktails and staying updated on industry trends. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/ Supervisor
Cafe Zola
03.2025 - Current
- Provided beverage service to customers.
- Designed and curated craft cocktail and fine wine selections.
- Coordinated service for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
- Managed access control and oversaw team operations.
- Oversaw all tasks related to opening and closing operations.
- Controlled and maintained liquor and wine supplies.
Bartender
Ruth's Chris Steak House
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Crafted unique cocktails featuring southern influences.
- Managed extensive inventory of global wine selections.
- Delivered exceptional customer care following Ruth's Chris guidelines.
- Upheld premium quality standards in a five-star dining environment.
- Adapted to a small team dynamic, ensuring seamless collaboration.
Lead Bartender/ Manager
Hop Cat
08.2019 - 06.2024
- Renowned for offering a diverse selection of eclectic beers.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of various beer types and brewing processes.
- Developed signature cocktail selections.
- Produced mixers using hand techniques.
Bartender
5ive in The Inn at St John's
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Mastered diverse mixology skills to enhance customer experience with tailored suggestions.
- Upheld regulatory compliance through consistent bar maintenance.
- Efficiently handled cash transactions and accurately processed payments using POS system
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels, placing orders for supplies, and conducting regular audits
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation techniques, customer service standards, and POS system operation
- Maintained high standards of precision in delivering orders to guest rooms.
General Manager/ Bar Manager/ Bartender
The Heidelberg and Club Above
04.2014 - 01.2020
- Took on bartender position and performed administrative duties.
- Elevated to general manager after serving as bar manager.
- Established strong partnerships with two neighboring restaurant within the same company.
- Managed operations across dining room, basement dive bar, and top-floor club.
- Managed dining room operations each evening.
- Bartended in the club on the weekend nights as well as large events.
- Oversaw daily restaurant functions, maintaining operational efficiency.
- Hiring, scheduling and supervising staff and make sure they're up to date on all training, menu changes and specials.
- Organized, programmed, and taught POS effectively.
- Coordinated liquor procurement and inventory management.
- Authored new employee handbook and established formal dress code.
- Streamlined processes for payroll, labor costs, and liquor pricing.
- Analyzed social media content for strategic insights.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors and representatives.
- Set goals to promote and improve sales.
- The Club Above ran separately. Event based, we saw things from private catered events, birthdays, fundraisers to Techno and Rap concerts.
- Handled peak operational nights efficiently.
- Managed bottle service operations.
- Secured extra staff for enhanced safety.
- Coordinated private occasions.
- Crafted unique cocktails and specials tailored to each event.
- Collaborated with vendors to ensure high-quality provisions for special occasions.
Bartender
Arbor Brewing Company
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked with craft beer. Was able to really learn the ins and outs of craft beer, how it's made and how it should be handled.
- Opened this location as a new establishment.
- Customers enjoying themselves very important since it was a brand new restaurant, with a well known name.
- Trained incoming bartenders.
- Opening and closing duties
- Floor manager
- Manging the opening of this bar, while keep my full time job consistent
Bartender/bar manager and assistant to owner
Lellie's on the Green
08.2011 - 04.2013
- Consistently assessed and exceeded guests' expectations through personalized service.
- Maintained high sanitation standards.
- Prepared beverages according to specified serving sizes.
- Maintain accurate cash drawer, as well as count out weekly tips and tipouts.
- Ensured accurate payroll and tip check calculations.
- Managed liquor and wine inventory.
- Coordinated and managed logistics for private events.
- Directed front-of-house team to ensure smooth service during assigned shifts.
Bar Manager and Bartender
Alley Bar
03.2008 - 05.2010
- Finalized cash register transactions and compiled end-of-day cashier report.
- Cultivated friendly ambiance, promoting repeat patronage.
- Supervised maintenance activities to uphold a safe and clean bar environment.
- Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
- Created unique cocktail menu upon taking position.
Cocktail Server and Bartender
Live
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Live was originally an Italian restaurant called D'amatos where I was a server. The family also owns Rush Street, where I worked as well.
- Opened the new club.
- Selected to lead cocktail service team.
- Achieved promotion to bartender, gaining proficiency in a martini list exceeding 50 recipes.
- Maintained consistent opening procedures for location each day.
- Delivered comprehensive training to enhance skills of new team members.
- Managed private events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Double Major in Psychology And Biology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI03.2013
Skills
- Restaurant server, bartender, manager
- Customer service
- Payroll
- Knowledgeable in daily tasks to run bars and restaurants
- Effective communication skills with customers, owners, teammates and staff
- Event Planning
- Mixologist
- Great knowledge of beer, wine and liquor, including classic cocktails
- Highly dependable, natural leadership skills
- Hiring, interviewing and training skills
Timeline
Bartender/ Supervisor
Cafe Zola
03.2025 - Current
Bartender
Ruth's Chris Steak House
05.2024 - 12.2024
Bartender
5ive in The Inn at St John's
03.2022 - 09.2022
Lead Bartender/ Manager
Hop Cat
08.2019 - 06.2024
Bartender
Arbor Brewing Company
05.2019 - 09.2019
General Manager/ Bar Manager/ Bartender
The Heidelberg and Club Above
04.2014 - 01.2020
Bartender/bar manager and assistant to owner
Lellie's on the Green
08.2011 - 04.2013
Cocktail Server and Bartender
Live
06.2008 - 06.2009
Bar Manager and Bartender
Alley Bar
03.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Double Major in Psychology And Biology
Wayne State University
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