John Mayer
Highlands,NJ
Summary
A passionate and experienced bartender with over 20 years of experience in crafting delicious cocktails, preparing food and providing excellent customer service. Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and exceed expectations for efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Count Basie Center For The Arts
10.2021 - Current
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
Restaurant Waiter
Strada
02.2020 - Current
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Bartender
Tommy’s Tavern
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
Bartender
Molly Maguires Restaurant And Pub
04.2008 - 09.2016
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Bartender
Hook Line And Sinker Seafood Restaurant
09.1997 - 01.2007
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Education
Bachelor Of Liberal Arts -
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ06.1989
Required -
Matawan High School
Matawan, NJ06.1986
Skills
- Payment Processing
- Food Running
- Changing beer kegs
- Menu Memorization
- Food Preparation
- Wine and liquor knowledge
Timeline
Bartender
Count Basie Center For The Arts
10.2021 - Current
Restaurant Waiter
Strada
02.2020 - Current
Bartender
Tommy’s Tavern
10.2016 - 03.2020
Bartender
Molly Maguires Restaurant And Pub
04.2008 - 09.2016
Bartender
Hook Line And Sinker Seafood Restaurant
09.1997 - 01.2007
Bachelor Of Liberal Arts -
Brookdale Community College
Required -
Matawan High School