Edward Murphy
Hospitality
Stoneham,MA
Summary
Reliable job seeker with strong organizational skills, eager to secure entry-level sales position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Offering excellent communication and good judgment, with a reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Davio's Italian Steakhouse
Lynnfield, MA
01.2015 - 03.2022
- Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than 100 drinks per hour
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales revenue.
- Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
- Maintained secure cash drawers.
- Performed closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Followed all safety requirements for alcohol service.
- 29 seat bar, 300 seat dining room
Bar Manager
Bistro 5
Medford, MA
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Designed cocktail menu to include seasonal offerings.
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Guaranteed optimal beverage stock by assessing inventory and collaborating with owner for corrective action planning to limit expenses.
- Followed all safety requirements for alcohol service.
- Set up established full bar for efficiency
- 22 Seat bar, 64 seat dining room
Bartender
Cafe Escadrille
Burlington, MA
07.1999 - 10.2013
- Reduced inventory losses by managing beverage inventory with Micros POS Systems.
- Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Followed all safety requirements for alcohol service.
- 34 seat bar, 200 plus seat dining room.
- 40 wines by the glass and extensive wine list and wine cellar.
- Knowledge of many spirits including Scotch, Bourbon, Tequila and vodka.
Education
Certificate -
Brockton Professional School of Bartending
Brockton, MA 07.1995 - 08.1995
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
UMass Lowell
Lowell, MA 09.1994 - 01.1995
Skills
Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
Ordering bar supplies
Menu memorization
Responsible alcohol service
Sales expertise
Cash register operation
Hospitality service expertise
Highly reliable
Clear and effective communication
Engaging personality
New hire training
Inventory
Handling difficult guests/complex situations
Group reservations management
Attention to detail
Adaptable in hectic environment
Timeline
Bartender
Davio's Italian Steakhouse
01.2015 - 03.2022
Bar Manager
Bistro 5
10.2013 - 01.2015
Bartender
Cafe Escadrille
07.1999 - 10.2013
Certificate -
Brockton Professional School of Bartending
07.1995 - 08.1995
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
UMass Lowell
09.1994 - 01.1995