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Bartender

Joshua Williams

Bradenton,FL

Summary

Personable Bartender with proven experience interacting with customers through elevated hospitality. Executes house drink recipes consistently in tandem with food and beverage regulations. Works busy shifts while adhering to safety, sanitation and quality standards.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

HMS HOST (Kona Big Wave Bar)
07.2022 - 07.2024

Made drinks, expedited food, made sure people got in and out without a feeling of rushing them(catching a plane at the airport). Very high volume and stayed patient and hospitable dealing with all case scenarios.

Bartender

Floridays
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Adhered to all ABC and company-defined regulations
  • Used POS system to process cash and credit card transactions
  • Trained new bartenders in customer service, bar equipment safety, drink preparation and upselling techniques
  • Increased sales by introducing new and promotional cocktail recipes
  • Conversed with customers and recommended specials to build rapport and cultivate customer loyalty.

Bar Manager

Daiquiri Deck
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Met with beverage sales personnel to identify new and popular product offerings
  • Engaged with dissatisfied customers, sought resolutions and addressed issues with staff
  • Prepared bartender, barback and cocktail server schedules and cross-trained staff to meet business demands
  • Oversaw service quality and obtained customer feedback to implement improvements
  • Inspected bottles for evidence of contamination and monitored premises to maintain compliance with health department regulations.

Bartender

Riviera Dunes Dockside
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Maintained updated knowledge of cocktail, wine and beer menus and memorized all in-house recipes
  • Adhered to all ABC and company-defined regulations
  • Monitored open bar tabs, closed out bills for departing patrons and processed cash and credit transactions
  • Cleaned and sanitized glassware and flatware and stored in bar areas for easy access
  • Promoted featured drinks and food specials through social media platforms to encourage sales.

Bartender

Callen's Restaurant
05.2019 - 12.2019
  • Crafted beverages from well, top-shelf and specialty spirits according to menu recipes or patron requests
  • Conversed with customers and recommended specials to build rapport and cultivate customer loyalty
  • Trained new bartenders in customer service, bar equipment safety, drink preparation and upselling techniques
  • Organized glasses and cleaned bar equipment to stay ready for customer needs
  • Increased bar profits by consistently promoting the highest profit drink options.

Frac Equipment Operator

Liberty Oilfield Services
06.2017 - 05.2019
  • Assembled and prepared on-site equipment to complete each fracking job at sites across [Location]
  • Exercised health and safety procedures to protect team members from on-site hazards such as critical equipment failures
  • Operated high-pressure pumps, iron trucks and cranes safely at every job site
  • Rigged up blending, hydration and chemical equipment and rigged down again at completion of each job
  • Checked high-pressure pump equipment regularly and troubleshot problems to maintain optimal performance.

CDL Class A Driver

Anheiser Busch
04.2015 - 05.2017
  • Transported items to destinations within schedule guidelines to satisfy customers' needs
  • Completed deliveries within specified timeframes for assigned tasks
  • Drove trucks to posted inspection and weigh stations to check weigh-in requirements' compliance
  • Awarded safe driving award for accident-free trucking operations
  • Reported problematic and malfunctioning machinery to management for repair
  • Recognized by management for achieving efficient, cost-effective transportation operations.

Bar Manager

On the Rox
01.2014 - 04.2015
  • Engaged with dissatisfied customers, sought resolutions and addressed issues with staff
  • Reconciled records of sales versus beverage costs to identify current or potential theft
  • Supervised food service workers to keep kitchen moving and provide every customer with hot, fresh meal
  • Interviewed job applicants, processed new hire paperwork and provided on-the-job training
  • Maintained the appropriate coverage levels for expected customer loads by continuously forecasting needs and adjusting schedules.

Bartender

Hacienda Colorado
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Protected customers by checking IDs, calling rides and cutting off service to highly intoxicated guests
  • Measured and mixed ingredients such as liquor, soda and garnishes to prepare cocktails in accordance with established recipes
  • Arranged bottles and glasses in attractive displays to maintain bar atmosphere
  • Engaged customers in conversations to understand desires and recommend specific liquor, wine, beer and cocktails
  • Planned, organized and controlled operations of bar and cocktail lounge.

Bartender Shift Manager

Clocktower Grill
10.2009 - 12.2011
  • Placed weekly liquor orders to maintain adequate inventory
  • Worked nights, weekends and holidays to meet establishment needs
  • Led team members on effective bartending methods, operations and procedures
  • Monitored guests for safe alcohol consumption to limit problems and liability
  • Interacted positively with guests while promoting current services and seasonal options
  • Returned bank to cage and keys to Key Watcher at end of shift.

Education

High School Diploma - Basics

Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro, AR

Skills

  • Wine and liquor knowledge
  • Beer and wine recommendations
  • Suggestive selling
  • Safe food handling procedures
  • Customer relations
  • Multitasking
  • Recipe and menu memorization
  • Craft cocktail preparation
  • Customer service

Timeline

Bartender

HMS HOST (Kona Big Wave Bar)
07.2022 - 07.2024

Bartender

Floridays
06.2021 - 02.2023

Bar Manager

Daiquiri Deck
03.2020 - 05.2021

Bartender

Riviera Dunes Dockside
01.2020 - 03.2020

Bartender

Callen's Restaurant
05.2019 - 12.2019

Frac Equipment Operator

Liberty Oilfield Services
06.2017 - 05.2019

CDL Class A Driver

Anheiser Busch
04.2015 - 05.2017

Bar Manager

On the Rox
01.2014 - 04.2015

Bartender

Hacienda Colorado
01.2012 - 12.2013

Bartender Shift Manager

Clocktower Grill
10.2009 - 12.2011

High School Diploma - Basics

Jonesboro High School
Joshua Williams