Darrell Stroy
Wilmington,Delaware
Summary
Expert Bartender with extensive experience in the restaurant industry. Customer-oriented employee, with a focus on upholding satisfaction. Consistently committed to looking for ways to take action and improve quality of services.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Jamestown Hospitality
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Bartender
Taverna, Platinum Dining Group
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol
- Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers
- Trained new bartenders on drink and garnish preparation, product promotion, and sanitation protocol
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Server
Iron Hill Brewery
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service, successfully increasing walk-in business.
C5 Crew Chief
United States Air Force
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Maintained inventory systems and aircraft data systems and documented aircraft maintenance and services in electronic systems
- Performed end-of-runway postflight, preflight and thru-flight special inspections and phase inspections
- Interpreted, advised and performed all required maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Concord High School
06.2012
Skills
- Mixology Techniques
- Cash Handling and Management
- Bar Operations and Logistics
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Hospitality and Guest Service
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Organized and Detail Oriented
- Engaging Customers
- Stamina and Endurance
- Time Management
Certification
06/2012, Licensed: ABC Liquor License Delaware
Timeline
Bartender
Jamestown Hospitality
07.2023 - 03.2024
Bartender
Taverna, Platinum Dining Group
09.2019 - 06.2023
Server
Iron Hill Brewery
10.2017 - 10.2019
C5 Crew Chief
United States Air Force
06.2013 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Concord High School