Ethan Menton
LEES SUMMIT,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Calaveras
08.2022 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Server
Martin City Brewery
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Server
Paddy O Quiglies
06.2008 - 02.2011
- Executed seamless front-of-house tasks, creating unforgettable dining moments resulting in customer loyalty
- Assessed guest demeanor and identified negative behavior, addressing with manager
- Used restaurant industry terms and lingo to effectively communicate with front-of-house and back-of-house staff
- Persuaded or influenced guest purchase by enticing with higher margin items and add-ons
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with each course.
- Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from first interaction
- Answered telephones to take reservations or to-go orders.
- Prepared checks to itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes
- Filled condiment, salt and pepper, and napkin containers.
- Listened to customer concerns and complaints and quickly rectified issues
- Checked patron identification to verify minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
- Swept and mopped floors and removed trash.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lees Summit West HighSchoool
Lee's Summit, MO06.2007
Skills
- Staff Management
- Craft Cocktail Preparation
- Glassware Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Drink Consistency
- Guest Satisfaction
- Order Management
- Storage Processes
- Preparing Garnishes
- Cocktail Service
- Professional Service Standards
- Cash Handling and Management
- Performance Improvement
Timeline
Bartender
Calaveras
08.2022 - 07.2023
Server
Martin City Brewery
02.2021 - 05.2022
Server
Paddy O Quiglies
06.2008 - 02.2011
High School Diploma -
Lees Summit West HighSchoool
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