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Galia Walker

Goose Creek,SC

Summary

Dynamic restaurant and bar manager with 30 years of restaurant experience, including at Coconut Joe's Bar & Grill, Kickin' Chicken, and Hops Brewery & Steakhouse. Expert in financial analysis and vendor negotiation, driving operational efficiency and enhancing customer retention. Developed successful bartender training programs, significantly improving service quality and safety standards. Proven ability to lead teams and optimize performance in fast-paced environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bar Manager

Coconut Joes Bar And Grill
Folly Beach, SC
07.2023 - 06.2025
  • Managed daily operations, including opening and closing duties, employee scheduling, and cash handling.
  • Prepared a weekly financial analysis on pour and labor costs.
  • Order Bar supplies, adjust par levels accordingly
  • Conducted weekly bar inventory.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
  • Designed and executed training polices for bartenders and servers.
  • Assist kitchen during peak hours or when needed.
  • Created an implemented side work and weekly cleaning duties.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly to uphold a positive dining experience.
  • Strived to create an upbeat, respectful and enjoyable place to work.

Head Bartender/Corporate Trainer/ Hourly Manager

Kickin Chicken
Summerville, SC
02.2006 - 03.2021
  • Encouraged guest retention through personalized interactions and follow-ups.
  • Demonstrated effective multitasking skills with a sense of urgency.
  • Informed guess of promotions and reward program.
  • collaborated on new cocktail recipes.
  • Observed all liquor laws, checking IDs and not to over serve.

Education

Culinary Arts Degree - Hotel Restaurant Management

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
05-2014

Skills

  • Bartender and server training
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Cash handling procedures
  • Customer retention
  • Thirty years' of restaurant experience in both FOH and BOH
  • Problem solving
  • Bar/FOH operations
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Toast
  • Onboarding
  • Serve Safe Bar & Food Handler
  • RASi

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bar Manager

Coconut Joes Bar And Grill
07.2023 - 06.2025

Head Bartender/Corporate Trainer/ Hourly Manager

Kickin Chicken
02.2006 - 03.2021

Culinary Arts Degree - Hotel Restaurant Management

Trident Technical College

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