DAVID BROOKINS
New Caney,TX
Summary
Accomplished Bartender with a proven track record at Four Seasons Hotel, adept in customer service and inventory management. Excelled in creating signature cocktails, boosting beverage sales, and fostering a loyal clientele through engaging service. Demonstrates strong multitasking abilities and an engaging personality, significantly enhancing guest satisfaction and team efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Four Seasons Hotel
04.2024 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and beverages.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Fostered culture of teamwork, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operation during high-traffic periods.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes and preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality beverage menu.
Bartender Shift Manager
Reserve 101
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere through clear communication, teamwork encouragement, and recognition of employee achievements.
- Successfully resolved customer complaints, demonstrating strong conflict resolution skills and commitment to client satisfaction.
House of Blues
Lead Bartender
04.2019 - 03.2020
Addison Glass and Mirror
Glass Fabrication
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Solved problems quickly with critical thinking skills when faced with unexpected challenges during projects.
- Achieved high-quality welds by following welding procedures and using appropriate tools.
- Adapted to changing project requirements while still producing high-quality work within tight deadlines.
- Reviewed weld requirements from weld prints.
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Operated cutters, forklifts and hand tools to manage production needs.
- Consistently produced accurate cuts on various types of glass materials based on client specifications while adhering to strict tolerances.
- Effectively utilized hand tools such as scribes, pliers, cutters, and glass-breaking tools in addition to automated cutting equipment for a diverse range of projects.
- Facilitated clear communication within the team as well as between departments to ensure smooth coordination throughout the entire production process.
Nike Factory Outlet
Lead Sales Associate / Eq Manager
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Education
Diploma -
Naaman Forest HS
Garland, TX05.2010
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer Service
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Clear and effective communication
- Patience and Tolerance
- Organizational ability
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Professional Appearance
- Inventory
- Sales expertise
- Order Management
- Fast Learner
- Honest and Dependable
- Relationship Building
- Good Conversationalist
- Supply and Inventory Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Basic Math
- Cost Control
- Ordering Supplies
Timeline
Bartender
Four Seasons Hotel
04.2024 - Current
Bartender Shift Manager
Reserve 101
03.2020 - 04.2024
House of Blues
Lead Bartender
04.2019 - 03.2020
Addison Glass and Mirror
Glass Fabrication
06.2018 - 04.2019
Nike Factory Outlet
Lead Sales Associate / Eq Manager
03.2016 - 06.2018
Diploma -
Naaman Forest HS
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