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Jelena Maksimovic

Bartender
Queens,NY

Summary

Customer service-focused bartender with strong expertise and content knowledge of beer, fine wines and spirits. Built career of Number years of experience improving restaurant standards in providing quality beverages and service. Highly skilled in managing employees through entire hiring, training and scheduling areas. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Beverage Manager

The Consulate NYC Midtown
New York, NY
03.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Developed relationships with suppliers and vendors leading to special volume pricing discounts and availability.
  • Designed beverage menus.
  • Purchased beverage stock and handled all inventory needs.
  • Developed ongoing training initiative to improve beverage knowledge of serving employees.

Lead Bartender

The Consulate NYC UWS
New York, NY
11.2019 - Current
  • Trained Number new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.

Lead Bartender

Boucherie West Village
New York, NY
04.2018 - 11.2019
  • 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.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Bartender

Shilling ( Austrian Fine Dining)
New York, NY
12.2016 - 03.2018
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.

Senior Bartender

Celebrity Cruises
Miami, FL
08.2012 - 07.2015
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Worked with manager and supervisor to plan and coordinate production schedules.

Education

​University FABUS (Faculty of Hospitality Business
Belgrade Serbia
10.2011 - 04.2016

Skills

Beverage pricing

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Timeline

Beverage Manager

The Consulate NYC Midtown
03.2023 - Current

Lead Bartender

The Consulate NYC UWS
11.2019 - Current

Lead Bartender

Boucherie West Village
04.2018 - 11.2019

Bartender

Shilling ( Austrian Fine Dining)
12.2016 - 03.2018

Senior Bartender

Celebrity Cruises
08.2012 - 07.2015

​University FABUS (Faculty of Hospitality Business
10.2011 - 04.2016

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