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Joshua Dyer

Service Professional
Kaufman,TX

Summary

Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Bartender

Olive Garden
Rockwall, TX
10.2017 - Current
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Trained 8 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Taught employees bar sales techniques, resulting in higher profits.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.

Shift Leader

Domino's Pizza
Forney, TX
06.2016 - 10.2017
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
  • Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
  • Regulated pricing, inventory count and supply during shift hours.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Created incentive programs and contests to support and award top performers.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.

Server

Chilis's Bar And Grill
Forney, TX
06.2014 - 05.2016
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.

Assistant Manager

Taco Bell
Kaufman, TX
08.2010 - 05.2014
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress toward goals.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Compiled financial data to comply with budget.
  • Recognized staff for contributions to company success to foster engagement and increase productivity.
  • Reduced supply expenses, cut production costs and lowered financial expenditures to increase bottom line.
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
  • Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Directed promotion and brand loyalty efforts to build direct relationships with customers.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering

Dallas College
Dallas, TX
08.2019 - Current

Skills

    Menu memorization

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Timeline

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering

Dallas College
08.2019 - Current

Bartender

Olive Garden
10.2017 - Current

Shift Leader

Domino's Pizza
06.2016 - 10.2017

Server

Chilis's Bar And Grill
06.2014 - 05.2016

Assistant Manager

Taco Bell
08.2010 - 05.2014
Joshua DyerService Professional