David Simmons
Cotton Center,TX
Summary
Seasoned Bartender with over 15+ years of experience in high-volume sports bars, night clubs, draft-houses, and cocktail bars. Adept at thriving in high-pressure settings and leading teams with strong collaborative skills. Demonstrates extensive beverage knowledge and exceptional customer engagement, ensuring high satisfaction and efficiency. Achieved significant improvements in service delivery and team performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender Shift Manager
Desert Flower Art Bar
10.2018 - Current
- Handled large crowds during peak business hours.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently, ensuring precise accounting.
- Prepared cash drawers and restocked inventory for next shift.
- Executed bar opening and closing duties per standard procedures.
Bartender
Capitol Bar Midtown
04.2013 - 08.2016
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Bartender
Kung Fu Saloon
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Bartender
Crickets Bar & Grill
12.2010 - 08.2013
- Accommodated large crowds with exceptional service at special events.
- Executed responsible cash handling for correct end-of-shift balance.
- Executed opening and closing procedures.
- Ensured compliance with established routines for opening and closing the bar.
Education
Audio Engineering - Music
South Plains College
Levelland, TXHigh School Diploma - General Studies
Hobbs High School
Hobbs, NM05.2004
Skills
Thrive in High-Pressure Settings
Extensive beer and cocktail knowledge
Skilled at Managing Multiple Tasks
Proficient in Customer Engagement
Bar Maintenance Hygiene
Strong Team Leadership
Collaborative Team Player
Timeline
Bartender Shift Manager
Desert Flower Art Bar
10.2018 - Current
Bartender
Capitol Bar Midtown
04.2013 - 08.2016
Bartender
Kung Fu Saloon
02.2013 - 02.2016
Bartender
Crickets Bar & Grill
12.2010 - 08.2013
Audio Engineering - Music
South Plains College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Hobbs High School
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