Fagner Ataide

Bartender

Marco Prime Steaks & Seafood Restaurant

08.2014 - Current

Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
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.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
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.
Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
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.
Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.