Erik Running
Summary
To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. 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. 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. Friendly Bartender with exceptional people and service skills. Keep work area clean, stocked and conveniently organized at all times. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Breakers Hotel
06.2021 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
Bartender/Trainor
Frank Kinevay
05.2011 - 03.2020
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
Bartender
Mike Simko
03.2004 - 05.2011
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Bartender
Duffy's Sports Bar And Grill
03.1997 - 03.2004
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
Bartender
Duffy's Sports Bar And Grill
09.2022 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
Owner/Chef
On The Avenue Restaurant
11.1986 - 04.1996
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
The New School
New York, NY10.1987
Skills
- Beverage Preparation
- Basic Accounting
- Health Codes Compliance
- Food Running
- Suggestive Selling
- Food Preparation
- Menu Memorization
- Customer Service
- Outgoing Personality
- Cash Register Operation
- Payment Processing
- Creative Mixology
- Engaging Personality
- Inventory
- Ordering Procedures
- Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
- Highly Reliable
- Wine and Liquor Knowledge
- Service-Oriented Mindset
- Changing Beer Kegs
- Ordering Bar Supplies
- ABC Standards
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Making Change
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Clear and Effective Communication
- Knowledge of Craft and Microbrews
- Preparing Garnishes
- Classic Cocktails
- Performance Improvement
Accomplishments
Professional employments:
Jody's Club Forest 372 Forest Avenue Staten Island NY 10301
The Lake Cafe (Stone House at Clove Lakes) Staten Island NY 10301
Timeline
Bartender
Duffy's Sports Bar And Grill
09.2022 - Current
Bartender
Breakers Hotel
06.2021 - Current
Bartender/Trainor
Frank Kinevay
05.2011 - 03.2020
Bartender
Mike Simko
03.2004 - 05.2011
Bartender
Duffy's Sports Bar And Grill
03.1997 - 03.2004
Owner/Chef
On The Avenue Restaurant
11.1986 - 04.1996
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
The New School
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