Deepak Mehra
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender /Management Trainee
Marriott International, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing terms for liquor purchases.
- Implemented cost-saving measures such as portion control guidelines, reducing overall expenses without sacrificing quality.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Bartender /Mixologist
Baros Maldives
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Ensuring that assigned bar is properly stocked, set up, and open as scheduled.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, introducing new cocktails and techniques to the menu.
- Preparing beverages according to guest preferences and in line with company policy and procedures.
- Contributed innovative ideas for seasonal cocktail menus that attracted new clientele while retaining regulars.
- Ensuring that bar team is well trained to ensuring good stock control and accurate charging to accounts.
- Communicating effectively to ensure that the bar team reflects the high standards of professionalism within the company.
- Monitoring inventories and equipment for shortages and damages.
- Possessing full knowledge of standard cocktail recipes, garnishes and presentations.
- Monitoring bar costs.
- Ensuring the logging of all fridge, freezer and dishwasher temperatures in beverage venues.
- Providing ideas to maximize beverage revenues and minimize costs.
Bartender
JW Marriott
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Creating cocktails & mocktails according to the guest flavor & any particular ingredient mention by the guest
- Making Cocktails & Mocktails according to the company standards
- Making good Interaction with the guest and taking care of the guest satisfaction
- Closing of Bar, maintaining Check Registers, Batch
- Settlement, Depositing Cash, proper staging in cupboard
- Maintaining Alcohol Transfer records
- Ensuring the logging of all fridge, freezer and dishwasher temperatures in beverage venues
- Contact: -Anand Ghanvat +918087196184
Industrial Trainee
Hyatt Place
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Maintaining breakage reports
- Bar opening-closing procedures
- CCG (Crockery, Cutleries, Glasses) PAR and counting
- Upkeep and cleanliness.
Education
Bachelor - Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Technical University
05.2018
Senior -
Don Bosco Sr. Sec. School
03.2014
Don Bosco Sr. Sec School
03.2012
Skills
- Designing Cocktail Menu
- Flaring
- Decision Making Active Listening
- Time Management
- Menu Memorization
- Ordering Bar Supplies
- Inventory
- Customer Service
- Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
Hobbies
Playing Cricket and Knowing about new trends in mixology.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Kumauni
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender /Management Trainee
Marriott International, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Bartender /Mixologist
Baros Maldives
12.2021 - 07.2023
Bartender
JW Marriott
06.2018 - 11.2021
Industrial Trainee
Hyatt Place
06.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor - Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Technical University
Senior -
Don Bosco Sr. Sec. School
Don Bosco Sr. Sec School