Dynamic Bartender with 15 years of experience leading versatile teams in bar management. Expert POS system operator, inventory manager and mixologist. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Hi, I’m
Josephine Budnick
Bartender/Hospitality Industry Veteran
DETROIT,MI
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work History
Hilton Garden Inn HotelDetroit, MI
Head Bartender
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed new signature cocktails, wine list, and beer menu to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Bucharest GrillDetroit, MI
Bartender
03.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Condado TacosDetroit, MI
Head Server
03.2020 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Trained new staff on restaurant operations and policies to strengthen performance.
- Modeled strategies to wait staff for delivering exceptional and friendly service to every guest, every time.
- Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
- Was instrumental in the opening of restaurant a week prior to quarantine closure. Wherein we then had to completely restructure our sales strategy.
Education
Arts Academy In The WoodsFraser, MI
High School Diploma
09.2008 - 05.2009
University Overview
Skills
Free-pouring
Certification
TIPS Certified
Timeline
TIPS Certified
10-2023
Head Bartender
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
09.2023 - Current
Bartender
Bucharest Grill
03.2023 - 12.2023
Head Server
Condado Tacos
03.2020 - 01.2023
Arts Academy In The Woods
High School Diploma
09.2008 - 05.2009