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Joseph Burns

Gulf Breeze,FL

Summary

Well-rounded motivated Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Good money handling, problem solving and time management abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Harvey Park Grill
Denver, CO
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with the opening of a new neighborhood bar and grill
  • Created bar drink list and trained staff on creating each cocktail
  • Responsible for being the closing manager two nights per week
  • Performed opening and closing duties, set pars for restocking

Bartender

Jose O'Shea's Restaurant
Lakewood, CO
03.2021 - 11.2023
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
  • Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items using Partender to ensure cost percentages remained consistent
  • Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.

Bartender

Herb's Hideout
Denver, CO
03.2019 - 02.2021
  • Prepared drinks in Denver's third highest revenue establishment
  • Maintained composure and the ability to remain calm under pressure. The bar was often three people deep
  • Participated in bi-annual bar cleaning and gave input to ensure a greater bar efficiency

Bartender

Viewhouse
Littleton, CO
05.2015 - 10.2018
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management.
  • Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
  • Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.

Bartender

YardHouse Restaurants
Lone Tree, CO
04.2013 - 05.2015
  • Originally hired as a barback and was quickly promoted

  • Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
  • Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
  • Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chatfield Senior High School
Littleton, CO
06-2007

Biology

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Health Codes Compliance
  • Proficient in Mixology
  • Outstanding Customer Service
  • Team Training and Development
  • Extensive Beer and Spirits Knowledge
  • In depth familiarity with POS systems; Aloha, Micros, Dash, Squirrel
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Cocktail List Development

Certification

  • TIPS trained

Timeline

Bartender

Harvey Park Grill
12.2023 - Current

Bartender

Jose O'Shea's Restaurant
03.2021 - 11.2023

Bartender

Herb's Hideout
03.2019 - 02.2021

Bartender

Viewhouse
05.2015 - 10.2018

Bartender

YardHouse Restaurants
04.2013 - 05.2015

High School Diploma -

Chatfield Senior High School

Biology

Metropolitan State University of Denver
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