Grant Larson
LANCASTER,CA
Summary
Accomplished Bartender Trainer with a proven track record at Olive Garden, specializing in expert mixology and advanced bartending techniques. Excelled in mentoring staff, enhancing customer satisfaction, and developing specialty drinks. Known for exceptional performance skills and fostering a loyal clientele through outstanding service. Demonstrates a keen ability in food safety training and wine knowledge, contributing to significant service quality improvements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender Trainer
Olive Garden
Palmdale, CA
09.2010 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
Bartender
Le Petit Paris
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- 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.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Bar Manager
Papa’s BBQ Pit
Lancaster, CA
01.2006 - 03.2012
- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Streamlined inventory management for optimal stock levels and reduced waste.
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
Education
AA - Business
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA09.2007
Skills
- Advanced Bartending Techniques
- Specialty drink creation
- Performance skills
- Mentoring abilities
- Food Safety Training
- Expert Mixology
- Staff Scheduling
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Wine Knowledge
Timeline
Bartender
Le Petit Paris
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bartender Trainer
Olive Garden
09.2010 - Current
Bar Manager
Papa’s BBQ Pit
01.2006 - 03.2012
AA - Business
Antelope Valley College