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Bartender

Dominick Cantu

Waterford,MI

Summary

Multi-talented, hardworking, and dependable employee who has experience in customer service, sales, and recruitment to positively impact overall morale and productivity. Self-motivated and possesses strong leadership, networking, and communication skills with customers and co-workers. Experience with high-pace, challenging work environments that require multitasking and critical thinking skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Bartender

CK Diggs
Rochester Hills, Michigan
09.2019 - Current
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Crafted signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Recruiter

Staff Finders
Troy , MI
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Verified applicant references and employment details.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Consulted businesses on successful recruiting and retention practices to help minimize turnover.
  • Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
  • Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.

Server & Bartender

SOHO
Rochester Hills, Michigan
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, beer, and food to increase daily sales.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders & manage bills
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction

Server

Nippon Sushi Bar
Bloomfield Hills, MI
11.2016 - 01.2018
  • Collaborated with management to create new wine and drink menu to help drive sales.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Created orders, documented special requirements, and discussed needs with kitchen personnel to provide customers with desired food and minimize complaints.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rochester High School
Rochester Hills
2009

Skills

  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Sales & Promotion
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Time Management
  • Organized and Detail Oriented
  • Self-Motivated
  • Dependable
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Relationship Building
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing

Timeline

Lead Bartender

CK Diggs
09.2019 - Current

Recruiter

Staff Finders
04.2019 - 09.2019

Server & Bartender

SOHO
02.2018 - 04.2019

Server

Nippon Sushi Bar
11.2016 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Rochester High School
Dominick Cantu