Eric Michael
San Diego,CA
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender - Server
Bistro Du Marché
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed large sections in a condensed window of fast paced service while still maintaining high degree of quality and attentiveness
- Made multi-step cocktails and poured beverages for the service well while amicably and promptly serving bar guests
- Created and maintained relationships with longstanding, discerning clientele
Bartender - Server - Expo
Fruition
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of menu offerings, wine pairings, and food preparation techniques to enhance the dining experience
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Awarded recognition by the Michelin guide as a recommended restaurant ~September 2023~
Bartender - Server
Tables
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed bar area, including cocktail menu design, inventory, regulation compliance, cash handling, and customer relationships
- Made beverage recommendations to customers while helping educate coworkers
- Trained new employees both on the floor and behind the bar
- Created new cocktails based on fresh ingredients, food specials, Holidays, and Events
- Worked with owners and general management in vendor relations including wine tasting and menu building
- Held #1 spot on Trip Advisor as well as top 10 for all other major restaurant review apps for the city of Denver
Bartender - Server
Cattivella
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Opened this open kitchen, fine dining restaurant and built guest following and regulars from scratch
- Was incrementally promoted from server to lead bartender as performance was recognized and positions became available
- Built the cocktail program from the ground up, ran weekly cocktail specials, trained bar staff, and worked with management to expand knowledge of Italian wines
Bartender - Server
Adelitas Cocina y Cantina
10.2013 - 11.2016
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Educated and upsold guests on tequila and mezcal flavor profiles, cultivation, and production
Education
High School Diploma -
Yorktown High School
Arlington, VA06-2011
Skills
- Mixology
- Beer and wine recommendations
- Point of sale systems
- Hospitality service expertise
- Basic accounting
- Anticipating guest needs
- New hire training
- Bar operations management
- Classic cocktails
- Wine and liquor expertise
Certification
- RBS
- Food handler card
- TIPS
Timeline
Bartender - Server
Bistro Du Marché
11.2023 - 11.2024
Bartender - Server - Expo
Fruition
10.2022 - 11.2023
Bartender - Server
Tables
03.2018 - 08.2022
Bartender - Server
Cattivella
01.2017 - 03.2018
Bartender - Server
Adelitas Cocina y Cantina
10.2013 - 11.2016
- RBS
- Food handler card
- TIPS
High School Diploma -
Yorktown High School
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