Hi, I’m
Fran Aubuchon
Bartender
St. Louis,MO
Summary
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 Skill and Skill 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
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Tuckers Place Soulard St. Louis, MO
Bartender
May.2002 - Current (22 years & 6 months)
Job overview
- 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.
- 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.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
Education
Central Vpa, St Louis, MO
Bachelor Of Music Education
05.2002
Skills
- Dining Room Management
- Excellent Judgment
- Media Relations
- Patron Experiences
Timeline
Bartender
Tuckers Place Soulard
May.2002 - Current (22 years & 6 months)
Central Vpa
Bachelor Of Music Education
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