Harold Latras

Managed bartending activities at La Fayette Steak House.

Prepared cocktails, tinctures, and syrups, ensuring quality control.

Operated service and main bar at Queen, delivering exceptional customer service.

• Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
• Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
• Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
• Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.

• Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
• Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
• Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
• Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
• Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.

• Developed specialty drinks to work with menu changes, sustaining customer interest and solid bar revenue.
• Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
• Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
• Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
• Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
• Managed bar at special events, leading team in providing coordinated service for weddings, business meetings and social gatherings.