Justin Kedis
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Professional Bartender with an extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Reliable with a background in both high volume and intimate bar settings. Friendly, open, and committed to building a customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
O'Connells's Sports Pub and Grille
12.2023 - Current
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Bartender/Bar Trainer
Kings Fish House
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Bartender/Bar Shift Leader
Delius
09.2014 - 04.2019
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
Bartender/Server Trainer
Outback Steakhouse
08.2000 - 08.2014
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA06.2004
Skills
- Food Service
- Beverage Preparation
- Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Classic Cocktails
- Order Management
- Customer service
- Relationship building
Certification
- Food Handlers Card
- Responsible Beverage Service Certificate
Timeline
Bartender
O'Connells's Sports Pub and Grille
12.2023 - Current
Bartender/Bar Trainer
Kings Fish House
09.2019 - 06.2023
Bartender/Bar Shift Leader
Delius
09.2014 - 04.2019
Bartender/Server Trainer
Outback Steakhouse
08.2000 - 08.2014
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Orange Coast College
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