GEOFF WILLS
HomeGoods
Tampa,FL
21
years of professional experience
Bartender with fine-dining and nightlife service experience managing beverage orders, cash drawers, and bar inventory. Drives higher checks through suggestive selling, daily specials, and drink promotions, while maintaining compliance with alcohol service rules. Supports private events and busy service periods with steady pacing and accurate guest transactions.
Work History
Lead Coordinator
3 Months- Inspect displays and shelf areas to keep merchandise presentation clean, organized, and customer-ready.
- Support visual display setup for seasonal changes and promotional merchandise placement.
- Assist customers with product location, availability questions, and basic store directions.
- Reset sales floor sections to support clear pathways and appealing merchandise presentation.
- Arrange merchandise to keep aisles organized and highlight products throughout the sales floor.
- Coordinate display changes with store priorities to keep presentation consistent across departments.
- Restock featured items and adjust product placement to keep high-traffic areas visually appealing.
Server
1 Year 2 Months- Delivered attentive table service by answering menu questions and checking on guest needs throughout meals.
- Maintained accurate order flow by coordinating with kitchen staff and confirming special requests before delivery.
- Managed cash payments, made change, and closed checks with careful attention to transaction accuracy.
- Followed food safety practices while handling plates, beverages, and guest-facing service areas.
- Maintained a clean work area and reset tables promptly between guests to support turnover.
Server
1 Year 3 Months- Greeted guests promptly, explained menu options, and answered questions to support a positive dining experience.
- Took accurate food and beverage orders while confirming special requests and dietary notes with the kitchen.
- Delivered food and drinks efficiently, monitored table needs, and followed up to maintain attentive service.
- Handled cash, card, and split payments accurately while closing checks and returning correct change.
Bartender Trainer
10 Years 4 Months- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
- Shared product knowledge to explain beverage flavors, ingredients, and menu highlights to guests.
- Prepared specialty entrees and desserts tableside with attention to presentation and guest experience.
- Checked inventory levels and restocked bar supplies to support smooth service throughout shifts.
Bartender Trainer
6 Years 2 Months- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
- Orchestrated numerous private parties, business meetings and formal engagements.
- Prepared drinks according to house standards and guest requests in a fast-paced casino environment.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Cash handling expertise
Staff Management
Inventory control and record keeping
Display styling
Merchandise presentation
Sales floor presentation
Visual display setup
Timeline
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