Chris Cooley
Bar Manager
Jackson,MS
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable Bar Manager with independent approach to handling high-volume customer loads. Well-versed in assisting wait staff with drinks and food orders. Excellent relationship-builder and multitasker always ready to support team needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
Sombra Mexican Kitchen
08.2023 - Current
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
- Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
- Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
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.
Bartender
Portland City Grill
12.2009 - 02.2012
- 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.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Mississippi College
12.1998
Skills
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Creative Mixology
- Food and Beverage Management
- Organizational Abilities
- Sales Expertise
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Bar Manager
Sombra Mexican Kitchen
08.2023 - Current
Bartender
Char
01.2020 - 07.2023
Bartender
Bravo
10.2013 - 01.2020
Bartender
Portland City Grill
12.2009 - 02.2012
Bartender/Manager
Doug Fir
10.2004 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English
Mississippi College
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