Jack Schimpf
Cutchogue,NY
Summary
Skilled bartender and mixologist with over 8 years in high-volume bars, excelling in bar efficiency, customer service, and compliance, with a proven ability to create memorable guest experiences. Known for building loyal clientele and thriving in fast-paced settings. After 18 years in B2B construction, I’m returning to bartending to escape the corporate grind and rekindle my passion, bringing energy and expertise to create vibrant guest experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Mako's Retired Surfer's Bar & Grill
06.2004 - 03.2006
- 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.
Bartender
Casey's Bar & Grill
02.1999 - 04.2004
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
- Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy in transactions while minimizing instances of theft or loss.
- Trained new bartenders on drink recipes, mixing techniques, and customer service skills to enhance overall performance.
Bartender
Kangaroo's Bar & Grill
09.1992 - 05.1993
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Education
- - Communications
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PACertificate - Mixology
American Bartending School
Woodbridge, NJ01-1991
Skills
- Professional and personable
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Strong multitasking
- Engaging personality
- Responsible alcohol service
- Hospitality service expertise
- Customer service
Certification
Serv-Safe
Timeline
Bartender
Mako's Retired Surfer's Bar & Grill
06.2004 - 03.2006
Bartender
Casey's Bar & Grill
02.1999 - 04.2004
Bartender
Kangaroo's Bar & Grill
09.1992 - 05.1993
- - Communications
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Certificate - Mixology
American Bartending School
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