Hamid Akinfolarin

• Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
• Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
• Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
• Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
• Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
• Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
• Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
• Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
• Trained 10 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
• Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, preserving positive relationships between the business and its clientele.
• Led team meetings to continually improve communication among staff members, resulting in more effective teamwork during peak hours.
• Mentored junior bartenders in advanced mixology techniques, elevating their skills within the industry''s competitive landscape.
• Trained new bartenders on company policies, drink recipes, and customer service best practices to maintain consistent performance across the team.
• Coordinated with event planners to design custom drink menus for private parties, ensuring a memorable experience tailored to the clients'' preferences.
• Assisted in menu development, incorporating seasonal flavors and trends into popular craft cocktails.
• Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
• Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.

Current owner and lead bartender of C ⁶.

• Participated in industry events to stay current with mixology trends, incorporating innovative ideas into the bar program.
• Elevated customer experience with personalized drink recommendations based on individual preferences.
• Streamlined drink preparation processes, increasing efficiency and reducing average customer wait time.
• Trained new bartenders on mixology techniques, customer service skills, and workplace safety guidelines.
• Provided exceptional customer service by engaging patrons in conversation while preparing their drinks efficiently and accurately.
• Coordinated with event planning teams to design custom cocktail menus tailored specifically for private parties or special occasions.
• Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing on high-volume ingredients, significantly reducing cost of goods sold.

• Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
• Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
• Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
• Recruited and trained new bartenders to help maintain talented team.
• Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
• Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
• Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
• Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
• Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
• Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
• Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
• Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.

• Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
• Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
• Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
• Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
• Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
• Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
• Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
• Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
• Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
• Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
• Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
• Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
• Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.

• Prepared classic, modern and unique cocktails for each customer.
• Maintained quality of garnishes, juices and other perishables by preparing new stock daily.
• Input orders into system at point of sale and created guest checks.
• Received cash, made change and issued receipts.
• Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
• Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
• Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
• Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
• Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
• Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
• Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.

• Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
• Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
• Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
• Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
• Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
• Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
• Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
• Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
• Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.

• Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
• Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
• Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
• Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
• Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.