David Tatum
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic Service Professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of effective communication with vendors and suppliers, skilled in managing several teams to ensure company and customer needs, well-versed in assisting staff in high-volume environments. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Bar Manager
Vickerys Bar And Grill
Atlanta, Georgia
2010 - Current
- Reduced inventory costs by evaluating and streamlining vendor selection process.
- Increased sales annually by creating and implementing marketing plans, menus, specials and promotions.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards and productivity strategies.
- Improved customer service rankings by resolving issues quickly and accurately.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
- Motivated and disciplined employees and implemented new mentoring program, which increased worker morale.
- Determined business needs by acquiring client feedback for process improvements.
- Guaranteed optimal beverage stock by assessing inventory and collaborating with owners for corrective action planning to limit expenses.
- n and adjustment of vendor relationships.
Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA01.2008
Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur, GA01.2005
Pace Academy
Atlanta, GA08.1994
Skills
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Team Leadership
- Customer Satisfaction
- Safe Work Practices
- Shift Scheduling
- Service Delivery Management
- Front of House Management
- Anticipating Problems
- Vendor Relations
- Performance Improvement
- Cost Control
- Staff Training
- Issue Resolution
- Staff Scheduling
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Bar Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Engagement
- Supply Ordering
- Daily Reports
- High-Volume Environments
- Collaborative Relationships
- Supervision
Timeline
Restaurant Bar Manager
Vickerys Bar And Grill
2010 - Current
Georgia State University
Georgia Perimeter College
Pace Academy
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