Jennifer Brown
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Bar Manager with over 20 years in foodservice management. Skilled in customer expertise, vendor relationship management and team training, contributing to enhanced customer satisfaction and streamlined operations. Committed to fostering a positive work environment while achieving financial goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bar Manager/Lead Bartender
Pour House
11.2015 - 03.2026
- Created employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards, and productivity strategies.
- Operated cash registers and handled deposits.
- Oversaw inventory management and executed all ordering while fostering positive relationships with liquor representatives.
Bartender/ Shift Lead
Macaroni Grill
09.2003 - 09.2022
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Server/Cocktail Server
Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails
06.1999 - 09.2003
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Skills
- FOH operations oversight
- Foodservice management
- Performance monitoring
- Health codes compliance
- POS system proficiency
- Product ordering knowledge
- Financial reporting
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory control
- Restaurant management
Certification
- RBS certification
- ServSafe Food Handlers certification
Timeline
Bar Manager/Lead Bartender
Pour House
11.2015 - 03.2026
Bartender/ Shift Lead
Macaroni Grill
09.2003 - 09.2022
Server/Cocktail Server
Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails
06.1999 - 09.2003