Corey Barnes
Mobile,AL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in cocktail mixing and team collaboration, honed across roles from Bartender at Aztecas Restaurant and Cantina to Lead Installer. Excelled in enhancing customer service and optimizing profits, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and project management skills. Renowned for transforming challenges into seamless experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Bartender Shift Manager
Aztecas Restaurant and Cantina
Mobile, Alabama
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
Cook
MMI Dining Systems
Saraland, Alabama
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
Lead Installer
Leaf Guard By National Building And Roofing Supplies
Mobile, AL
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Consulted blueprints and manufacturer manuals to plan appropriate and effective repair work.
- Executed detailed site assessments to determine optimal installation methods and materials needed.
- Coordinated with project managers and other tradespeople to ensure timely project completion.
- Troubleshot and resolved installation issues promptly, minimizing impact on project timeline and customer satisfaction.
Server/ Bartender
Mugshots Grill & Bar
Saraland, AL
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
Shift Leader/ Bartender
Rotolos Pizzeria
Saraland, AL
01.2014 - 04.2017
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - English/ Philosophy
Spring Hill College
Mobile, ALSome College (No Degree) - Pre Law
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, ALSkills
- Drink preparation
- Cocktail mixing
- Sanitation practices
- Alcohol management
- Customer service
- Sales techniques
- Visual presentation
- Time management
- Menu development
- Culinary techniques
- Food inventories
- Complex Problem-solving
- Site assessment
- Project management
- Material handling
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- System installations
Certification
- Alabama Insurance Adjusters License with authority in Property and Casualty(WC and Crop)
Timeline
Bartender/Bartender Shift Manager
Aztecas Restaurant and Cantina
12.2022 - 08.2024
Cook
MMI Dining Systems
08.2021 - 04.2022
Lead Installer
Leaf Guard By National Building And Roofing Supplies
04.2020 - 08.2020
Server/ Bartender
Mugshots Grill & Bar
10.2019 - 08.2020
Shift Leader/ Bartender
Rotolos Pizzeria
01.2014 - 04.2017
- Alabama Insurance Adjusters License with authority in Property and Casualty(WC and Crop)
Some College (No Degree) - English/ Philosophy
Spring Hill College
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Law
Coastal Alabama Community College
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