Chris Cooley
Jackson,MS
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Char
01.2020 - 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.
Bartender
Bravo
10.2013 - 01.2020
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Prep/Line Cook
Five Spice
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Bartender
Portland City Grill
12.2009 - 08.2011
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Bartender/Manager
Doug Fir
10.2004 - 10.2009
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS12.1998
Skills
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Creative Mixology
- Food and Beverage Management
- Organizational Abilities
- Sales Expertise
Timeline
Bartender
Char
01.2020 - 07.2023
Bartender
Bravo
10.2013 - 01.2020
Prep/Line Cook
Five Spice
02.2012 - 02.2013
Bartender
Portland City Grill
12.2009 - 08.2011
Bartender/Manager
Doug Fir
10.2004 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English
Mississippi College
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