Joseph Burns
Waxahachie ,TX
Summary
Experienced Bartender with 22 years of experience in the hospitality field. Strong ability to improve team performance and grow bar sales through exceptional customer service and leadership skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Bartender Company Owner
Your Place Bartenders
10.2021 - Current
- Brace for events by setting up bar, stocking supplies
- Pour and prepare drinks in a high volume, fast paced setting
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Lead Bartender/Bar Manager
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Conduct once a week inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
- Organize bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Take customer orders and capitalize on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
Bartender
RBAR At Hilton Hotel
11.2014 - 03.2020
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customers during Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers Home games
- Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than 300+ drinks per hour for large parties.
Bartender
September’s Club At Hilton Hotel
05.2004 - 11.2014
- Maintained composure and professionalism while screening customers during high volume periods
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions to bring in new customers
- Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies
Education
Bartender Certification -
ABC Bartending School
Dallas, TX03.2004
Associate of Arts - Education
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Craft cocktails
- Changing beer kegs
- Responsible alcohol service
- Inventory
- Security and Doorman experience
- New hire training
- Knowledge of Craft and Microbrews
- Effective communication
- Engaging personality
- Highly reliable
- POS systems
- Sales expertise
- Handling complaints
Certification
- SafeServ certification: Food Handling
- TABC Certified
- TIPS Certified
Timeline
Mobile Bartender Company Owner
Your Place Bartenders
10.2021 - Current
Lead Bartender/Bar Manager
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
10.2020 - 10.2021
Bartender
RBAR At Hilton Hotel
11.2014 - 03.2020
Bartender
September’s Club At Hilton Hotel
05.2004 - 11.2014
- SafeServ certification: Food Handling
- TABC Certified
- TIPS Certified
Bartender Certification -
ABC Bartending School
Associate of Arts - Education
Tarrant County College District
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