Joshua Seaton
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Lit Bar
01.2020 - Current
- Bar brand and atmosphere design
- Staff training
- Maintaining a great work atmosphere
- Customer relationship management
- Event coordination and planning
- Leadership
- POS skills
- Appropriately delegates tasks to staff in a respectful manner
- Cost control
- Maintains budget and monitors costs
- Managed all bar operations and inventory
- Order and maintain liquor inventory
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Bartender Shift Manager
Gym Sports Bar
08.2014 - 02.2019
- Maintain and create a great environment
- Being involved in not only the business but also with the community
- Helped open one of the most successful and established businesses in the area!
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Trained [Number] new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
Bartender
The Pub
07.2011 - 06.2015
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
Managing Bartender
Revolution Live
10.2008 - 12.2011
- Maintained detailed knowledge of current industry trends in mixology techniques, spirits selections, and customer preferences to provide informed recommendations for guests seeking guidance on drink choices.
- Managed inventory and ordering supplies, resulting in minimized waste and optimized stock levels.
- Organized special events such as tasting nights or themed parties to drive foot traffic into the establishment.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
Education
Some college - Hospitality Management
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL11.2009
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Bartending
- Event Planning
- Training & Development
- Events Management
- Business Development
- Recruiting
- Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Manager
Lit Bar
01.2020 - Current
Bartender Shift Manager
Gym Sports Bar
08.2014 - 02.2019
Bartender
The Pub
07.2011 - 06.2015
Managing Bartender
Revolution Live
10.2008 - 12.2011
Some college - Hospitality Management
Keiser University