Customer-savvy bartender accustomed to demanding work with little downtime. Dedicated team player with demonstrated training and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Marriott/Society Commons/Yara
12.2022 - Current
Keeps bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Organizes bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Trained four new bartenders on hotel standards for serving guests, cocktail menu and shift duties.
Consult with managers and sales representatives to organize special events and promotions.
Maintain relationships with alcohol venders such as Southern Glazer to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
Established rules for ejecting problem customers from bar to reduce liability and maintain pleasant environment.
Bartender
King Street Oyster Bar
12.2021 - Current
Train new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
Orchestrated numerous business meetings, formal engagements, and brand parties with guidance from alcohol reps.
Perform opening and closing duties including printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Assist customers with making food and beverage choices according to taste dietary restrictions, and daily specials.
Follow alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Maintain service and point bar during times of high volume without delay.
Train new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
Barback
King Street Oyster Bar
04.2021 - 12.2021
Maintained cleanliness in bar area for current and future guests including collection of all used glasses, garbage, plates and utensils.
Delivered food and drinks to guests throughout the restaurant and bar area.
Stocked bar area with garnishes, glassware, silverware and 50lb+ kegs.
Doorman
Four Seasons Hotel
08.2018 - 06.2020
Escorted guests into property and introduced to concierge personnel to maintain continuity of service.
Secured doorways to maintain customer and employee safety and uphold company policies and procedures.
Responded to resident complaints, questions, concerns and suggestions and conducted quality assurance follow-up to building issues and inquiries.
Recommended restaurants, events, and places of interests to guests based on their interests.
Valeted vehicles of different make and model.
Professional Photographer
Ike's Images
08.2013 - Current
Photograph high quality portraits using a Nikon D750 with a 24-70mm lens for both client and internet distribution.
Edit, tone, caption, and upload photographs to cloud based applications.
Manage photoshoots for major events and high-profile clientele.
Produced over 5,000 pictures for over 100 clients to date.