Dynamic bartender and trainer with a proven track record. Excels in customer service and sales expertise. Achieved top sales in multiple competitions while educating new hires on menu knowledge and allergen awareness. Adept at creating an engaging atmosphere and maximizing guest satisfaction through exceptional hospitality.
Responsible for opening & closing duties, providing an EPIC atmosphere for guests as well as sticking to our Core Values. Responsible for expediting food, considering any allergens, providing product & food knowledge, upselling on tequila & bourbons while educating, not overselling.
Maintained table settings by promptly& courteously removing tapas courses, replacing utensils, anticipating needs & expectations. Educated new employees on the restaurant's culture, practices & procedures. Shared proper knowledge menu items, flavors, pairing suitable for guest's preferences. Won multiple sales competitions for most specials sold, as well as highest weekly sales multiple weeks in a row.
Provided target marketing speiclaing in commercial & residential contracting. Cold called multiple contractors per day, to identify pain points. Creating a better way to maximize their ROI. Account management included follow up calls, increasing monthly marketing budgets when necessary, customer service & troubleshooting, providing education on the service & CRM technology. Ranked 2/13 on my team, 49/500 in the state.
Lead tequila trainer, educated in classroom & on the job the job training sessions. Wrote the entire tequila program for at home studying, met with distributors to bring the best of the best products in our store & having excellent business development for wonderful specials & events.
High volume, fast paced environment. Standards, education, & representing the brand were not a question. They were a requirement. Our responsibilities included providing the best atmosphere, allergen knowledge, menu & tequila knowledge, having fun with the guest in a safe environment. Obtained 3 tequila certifications within 9 months of starting. Responsible for over $2K in sales per evening on average.