David P. Kenedy
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
To obtain part-time employment as a bartender at an exciting and successful establishment that maintains high expectations for performance and work ethic.
Qualifications:
Hardworking Bartender with experience in upscale dinner service, high-volume nightlife, large-scale banquets, and casual dining restaurants.
Extensive knowledge of bar service technique, with over 15 years bartending experience.
Service-driven Head Bartender drawing from broad knowledge of cocktails, craft beers and wine to provide targeted, customer-oriented service.
Detailed inventory manager, coordinating product stocking and shipments.
Experience building desirable craft cocktails from quality ingredients.
Familiar with all prevalent ABC laws, RSVP certified. Experience with Micros, Toast, and Aloha POS systems.
Team-oriented leader with clear communication and collaborative approach to workplace administration.
Can assertively handle multiple situations at once while sustaining concentration.
Eager and able to learn quickly in a fast-paced working environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
Frontier by Alamo
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked directly with the owner of this new and highly acclaimed neighborhood bistro, boasting authentic Texas-style hickory smoked bbq in a rustic and modern space.
- Managed and designed the full bar, complete with local brews and cocktails customized to suit the guests tastes, bringing a vibrant and exciting energy to the overall experience of the restaurant.
Bartender
Thirst And 5th Gastro Pub – Hilton Garden Inn
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Bartender inside The Hilton Garden Inn’s lounge, the heart of the hotel’s guest experience.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Knowledge of craft cocktails, local beer, and wine and a professional presentation are all expected from the bartenders who service a sophisticated, international clientele.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Lead Bartender
Haiku Sushi Bar and Lounge
03.2013 - 01.2015
- Bartender at a prime destination for Asian fare, boasting a wonderful assortment of exotic cocktails, premium sake, and craft beer.
- Expectations of the bar staff are very high, and all of those tending bar are expected to know the bar’s unique product inside and out.
- Quality customer service is the number one objective, so working efficiently, keeping the bar well stocked, and staying proactive are critical steps in keeping guests happy and coming back.
- Generated higher ticket averages by training employees on suggestive up-selling techniques.
Bartender
T-Miller’s Sports Bar and Grill
04.2011 - 02.2012
- Bartender at a very busy sports bar located within the downtown Richmond Marriott Hotel.
- Responsibilities include upholding the company’s highest standards of service at all times, while creating a fun and inviting atmosphere for guests from all over the world, as well as within the local community.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Bartender
Bank Restaurant
03.2007 - 03.2011
- Bartender at a beautiful restaurant and nightclub in the heart of downtown Richmond, VA.
- Responsible for all bar duties, including maintenance, stock and customer service.
- Attention to detail is key during dinner hours of this upscale cuisine, and the high volume nightclub hours of the evening require intense physical commitment and focus.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Excellent showmanship and rapport with the clientele are critical to the company’s overall success.
Education
Professional Photography Business Development
New York Institute of Photography
2006
Skills
- Age Identification and Compliance
- New Cocktail Creation
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Ordering Bar Supplies
- Bar Operations Management
- ABC Regulations
- Clear and Effective Communication
- Energetic and Outgoing
- Toast, MICROS, and Aloha POS
- New Hire Training
- Patron Rapport
- Wine and Beer Recommendations
- Organizational Abilities
- Drink Consistency
- Reconciling Cash Drawers
- Suggestive Selling
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Attending Multiple Customers
Documentary and Portrait Photography
My dad was a newspaper photographer in NYC, and I took up the torch from him to become a documentary photographer myself in the early 2000's. This has been a lifelong passion and has brought a lot of adventure and sense of purpose to my life. My experience with weddings and events can sometimes apply to my workplace as a bartender, should a need ever arise to provide content for the business. I can photograph the food and drinks with professional lighting, document events in a fun and organic way, and produce portraits of staff or VIP's upon request.
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Frontier by Alamo
10.2019 - 03.2020
Bartender
Thirst And 5th Gastro Pub – Hilton Garden Inn
03.2014 - 04.2016
Lead Bartender
Haiku Sushi Bar and Lounge
03.2013 - 01.2015
Bartender
T-Miller’s Sports Bar and Grill
04.2011 - 02.2012
Bartender
Bank Restaurant
03.2007 - 03.2011
Professional Photography Business Development
New York Institute of Photography
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