Robert Cyr

Bartender

Austin Ale House

09.1994 - Current

Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.