Conor Lambe
San Francisco ,CA
Summary
Capable Bartender passionate about serving in a warm, efficient and courteous manner while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and a sense of humor in a demanding environment. Looking to bring a history of exceptional service to a growing restaurant.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Leopold's
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Enthusiastically and appealingly described food and drink specials to guests.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage service.
- Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
- Served each guest courteously, quickly and efficiently.
- Poured drinks using standard pour according to specifications.
- Refused service to intoxicated guests.
- Cleaned shelving, mixers, cups, blenders and soda guns.
- Processed orders on computerized Point of Sale system.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolve issues in timely manner.
Bartender
Players Sports Grill & Arcade
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report.
- Notified manager if guest was intoxicated or rude to other guests.
- Consistently used suggestive selling techniques.
- Served each guest courteously, quickly and efficiently.
- Maintained consistent, regular attendance record.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage service.
- Verified that guests at bar were of legal age.
- Poured drinks using standard pour according to specifications.
- Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than [several] drinks per hour
Main Bartender
The Stinking Rose
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Waited on multiple customers at bar and throughout bar area.
- Received beverage orders from wait staff and delivered beverages to guests.
- Enthusiastically and appealingly described food and drink specials to guests.
- Poured drinks using standard pour according to specifications.
- Processed orders on a computerized Point of Sale system.
- Upheld strict cash handling procedures.
- Notified management of ordering needs (liquor, beer, wine, paper goods, etc.).
Barback/Bartender
Metals Sports Bar & Grill
12.2007 - 12.2015
- Greeted guests in a timely and professional manner.
- Cleaned, mopped and vacuumed the bar area.
- Notified a manager if a guest was intoxicated or rude to other guests.
- Conducted monthly inventory.
- Changed beer kegs.
- Notified management of ordering needs (liquor, beer, wine, paper goods, etc.).
- Carefully followed safety and sanitation policies handling food and beverages.
Bartender
Dumpling Time
San Francisco , CA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Bartender
Bluestem Brasserie
San Francisco , CA
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Bartender
Per Diem
San Francisco, CA
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Head Bartender
Blue Mermaid
04.2024 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
- Trained new bartenders on drink recipes, mixing techniques, and customer service skills to enhance overall performance.
- Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy in transactions while minimizing instances of theft or loss.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Education
Associate of Science - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
NASM
Asbury Park, NJAssociate of Arts - Art & Design
N.C.F.H.E
1998
High School Diploma - undefined
St Marks High School
Warrenpoint. N. Ireland.1995
Skills
- Engaging personality
- Positive attitude
- Classic cocktails
- Handling difficult customers
- Attending multiple customers
- Able to stand 12 hours
- Inventory
- Highly reliable
- Preparing garnishes
- Aloha POS
- Balancing cash register
- Knowledge of craft and microbrews
Timeline
Head Bartender
Blue Mermaid
04.2024 - Current
Bartender
Per Diem
01.2023 - 07.2024
Bartender
Bluestem Brasserie
06.2022 - 12.2022
Bartender
Dumpling Time
11.2021 - 05.2022
Bartender
Leopold's
01.2018 - 03.2020
Bartender
Players Sports Grill & Arcade
11.2017 - 11.2021
Main Bartender
The Stinking Rose
04.2016 - 04.2017
Barback/Bartender
Metals Sports Bar & Grill
12.2007 - 12.2015
Associate of Arts - Art & Design
N.C.F.H.E
High School Diploma - undefined
St Marks High School
Associate of Science - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
NASM