Clinton Calhoun
Clarion Hotel
Dallas
Summary
Dynamic barback with proven expertise at Clarion Hotel, enhancing customer satisfaction through efficient supply replenishment and teamwork. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining cleanliness, I contributed to a 20% increase in service speed during peak hours while supporting bartenders and optimizing bar operations for seamless service.
Work History
Barback
- Restocked bar supplies, glassware, and garnishes to support continuous beverage service
- Prepared ice, fruit, and drink stations before peak service periods
- Collected used glassware and cleared bar areas to maintain clean, organized workspaces
- Assisted bartenders with kegs, liquor bottles, and back-bar replenishment
- Cleaned bar equipment, surfaces, and storage areas to meet sanitation standards
- Monitored supply levels and communicated restock needs to front-of-house staff
- Supported fast-paced service by anticipating bartender needs and organizing supplies
- Followed safety and hygiene procedures while handling beverages and service items
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Refined multitasking abilities under high-pressure situations during peak business hours, contributing to seamless operation flow.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down bar area for special events.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently stocking and organizing bar supplies and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
- Proactively communicated with bartenders and other staff members about low inventory or equipment issues, leading to timely resolution of potential problems.
- Assisted with training new barbacks, sharing knowledge of bar operations and best practices, resulting in a more efficient team.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks on bar equipment, ensuring optimal functionality during service hours.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Increased teamwork among staff members by proactively offering assistance whenever needed or requested from coworkers or supervisors.
- Ensured smooth bar operations by promptly cleaning glassware and utensils, allowing bartenders to focus on serving customers.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to expedite food orders for bar patrons, leading to improved guest satisfaction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of alcohol laws and regulations by properly checking IDs prior to serving alcoholic beverages.
- Enhanced customer experience by engaging with patrons in a friendly and personable manner while assisting bartenders.
- Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
- Ensured proper storage conditions were met for both perishable and non-perishable items to meet food safety standards.
- Reduced waste by accurately measuring and portioning ingredients for mixed drinks.
- Supported event planning efforts for private parties held at the establishment, including setup and breakdown of events.
- Contributed to increased sales by effectively upselling menu items when appropriate.
- Decreased wait times for guests by quickly clearing tables and resetting them for new arrivals.
- Promoted to lead barback after demonstrating exceptional work ethic and mastery of bar operations.
- Assisted bartenders in creating complex cocktails, speeding up service delivery during peak hours.
- Enhanced team efficiency, coordinated with bartenders to anticipate needs and prepare for upcoming events.
- Maintained strict adherence to legal and safety regulations, ensuring safe drinking environment.
- Reduced operational costs, implemented recycling program for bottles and cans.
- Optimized storage solutions, rearranged liquor shelves for better space utilization.
- Increased customer satisfaction by quickly clearing tables and ensuring welcoming atmosphere.
- Facilitated smooth workflow by organizing bar layout for easy access to frequently used bottles and tools.
Fry Cook
- Prepared fried menu items to order, maintaining consistency with kitchen ticket times.
- Monitored oil temperature and cook times to ensure quality and food safety.
- Set up fry station with required ingredients, tools, and prepped menu components.
- Coordinated with line cooks and servers to support smooth service during peak volume.
- Rotated stock and checked product freshness to reduce waste and support availability.
- Maintained sanitation standards by cleaning equipment, surfaces, and work areas.
- Followed kitchen procedures for portioning, plating, and presentation of menu items.
- Adapted quickly to changing orders while keeping fry station organized and efficient.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Enhanced food quality by ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures for various fried foods.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Contributed to a positive team environment, collaborating with fellow cooks and staff members.
- Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent cross-contamination and spoilage.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective time management and multitasking skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Skills
Efficient multitasking
Cleaning and sanitation
Cleanliness maintenance
Flexible schedule
Stock rotation
Cleaning proficiency
Glassware organization
Waste reduction
Glass collection
Supply replenishment
Bussing tables
Ice replenishment
Fast-paced environment
Bar organization
Ice restocking
Dishwashing and sanitization
Garnish preparation
Clearing tables
Beer keg installation
Keg replacements
Bartender backup
Glass washing
Equipment handling
Spirits restocking
Bartender support
Bar supply replenishment
Ice and keg replenishment
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Time management
Safe food handling
Problem-solving
Service bar restocking
Clear communication
Timeline
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