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Joseph Perkins

Buffalo,NY

Summary

With sixteen years of hospitality, food service, and business management experience, I am eager to take the next step in the evolution of my career. I bring a diverse perspective, enthusiasm, and talent for team building that is suited for nearly any industry. Extensive people-skills and hard work are my hallmarks.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Sterling Tap & Wurst
1487 Hertel Ave. Buffalo N.Y. 14216
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Keyholder duties (opening/closing procedures)
  • Upheld and improved upon cash-handling practices
  • Beverage and material control focused on minimizing waste and increasing efficiency
  • Customer-facing service offered the opportunity to develop several unique cocktail recipes

Assistant General Manager

Thin Man Brewery
492 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo N.Y. 14222
06.2016 - 02.2022
  • Key member of the launch team for one of Buffalo's premiere breweries
  • Managed inventory, all front of house products and alcohol
  • Instituted and executed rigid control of our waste-and-spill rating
  • Responsible for employee training
  • Balanced a continuously and rotating product menu
  • Responsible for promotion of special events and releases

Head Bartender

T.G.I. Friday's
1746 Walden Ave. Cheektowaga N.Y. 14225
02.2006 - 01.2017
  • Improved upon my food and drink knowledge to achieve the respected title of Head Bartender, reflecting my dedication to the craft
  • Responsible for the training and orientation of all new hire bar staff
  • Foster a fun and professional atmosphere - for the sake of both employees and the customers they would interact with
  • Internally rated for impeccable guest relations
  • Developed an extensive knowledge of relevant products, ingredients, and ancillary materials

Education

No Degree - English

University At Buffalo
Amherst, New York

High School Diploma -

Frontier High School
Hamburg, New York
06.2003

Skills

  • Dedication and enthusiasm for learning new concepts and processes, as demonstrated by ever-increasing roles of responsibility throughout my career
  • Career-minded, goal oriented, and driven to succeed As a key team member in the development of a local business, my prioritization of long term objectives versus short term necessities was invaluable

Timeline

Bartender

Sterling Tap & Wurst
03.2022 - 08.2022

Assistant General Manager

Thin Man Brewery
06.2016 - 02.2022

Head Bartender

T.G.I. Friday's
02.2006 - 01.2017

No Degree - English

University At Buffalo

High School Diploma -

Frontier High School
Joseph Perkins