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Janet Whitaker
Bar Manager
Nederland,Colorado
Summary
Reliable Bar Manager with independent approach to handling high-volume customer loads. Well-versed in assisting wait staff with drinks and food orders. Excellent relationship-builder and multitasker always ready to support team needs. Versatile and adept at overcoming challenges and streamlining operations. Transforms deficient operations into successful enterprises. Motivational leader and problem solver.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Restaurant Bar Manager
Backcountry Pizza LLC
Nederland, CO Colorado
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Handled $1500-$2000 cash on daily basis, which built trustworthiness and loyalty with owners.
- Followed all safety requirements for alcohol service and maintained network of available ride services for inebriated customers.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards and productivity strategies, providing improvement over prior onboarding process.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
Bartender
Newport Seafood Grill
Portland, OR
12.2011 - 08.2014
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
- Generated higher ticket averages by training employees on suggestive up-selling techniques.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Education
No Degree - Metal And Jewelry Arts
Montgomery College
Rockville, MDSkills
Mixology expertise
Training and mentoring
Wine and liquor knowledge
Team Building
Interests
Timeline
Restaurant Bar Manager
Backcountry Pizza LLC
07.2021 - 10.2021
Bartender
Newport Seafood Grill
12.2011 - 08.2014
No Degree - Metal And Jewelry Arts
Montgomery College