Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Systems
Timeline
Generic

Kari Anderson

Henderson,NV

Summary

Results driven, motivated and dynamic leader and gaming and hospitality professional with 21 years of high performance gaming bar management experience in both medium and large corporate structures. Possess strong collaborative and decision making skills,superb time management,strong personal integrity and high ethical standards with career proven ability to cohesively grow and improve operations and financial performance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager/Gaming Bartender

Flowing Tide Pub
Las Vegas, NV
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of a high-volume local gaming tavern, overseeing bartenders, servers, and kitchen BOH to ensure smooth service and great customer service.
  • Managed inventory, including ordering liquor and supplies, while keeping track of expenses to maximize profitability.
  • Built and maintained relationships with regular customers, ensuring repeat business and promoting a friendly, community-oriented environment.
  • Providing exceptional customer service while maintaining a clean and organized bar ensuring proper money handling.

General Manager of Operations

Golden Entertainment Sierra Gold Jones
Las Vegas, NV
08.2016 - 09.2022
  • Opened three Pt's locations across the valley as GM. Managing all Bar operations and Bar set up from the ground up. Marketing and overall venus operations.
  • Managed hiring, scheduling, training and inventory control.
  • Management efforts led to continuous top 10% performing outlet of 60+ taverns company wide. With month to month increase in gaming and and non-gaming revenue.
  • Increasing bar sales by facilitating strong clientele relationships with both gaming and non-gaming customers.
  • Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
  • Manages staff of 35 between FOH and BOH, maintaining high morale through continued team building and stead fast commitment to building a positive and motivating workplace culture.
  • Responsible for all ordering, inventory and organization of liquor, food and necessary supplies cranial to daily operations with stream line food and Beverage cost.
  • Manage daily drops and balancing of all revenue received both sales and gaming.
  • Consistently lead district in charity and community outreach campaigns;resulting in and achieving number one highest producing outlet for both American Heart Association and the KLUC toy drive.

Bartender

Sago's Bar & Grill
Las Vegas, NV
04.2009 - 08.2014
  • Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Built and maintained a strong following of repeat clientele by efforts into building guest relationships with positive interactions and development of a staff work culture.

Assistant Bar Manager & Event Coordinator

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
San Diego, CA
04.2004 - 07.2008
  • Managed daily shift operations for two high-volume venues at the Hard Rock Hotel
  • Partnered with liquor distributors to maintain inventory and supplies.
  • Booked all DJ's and talent for weekend and special events.
  • Over saw and took care of all buy outs and setting up any special events.
  • Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Goal Setting
  • Budget Development and Management

Systems

  • Strong knowledge in Red Pock Ordering system
  • Kronos Time System
  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Several different POS systems

Timeline

General Manager/Gaming Bartender

Flowing Tide Pub
07.2023 - Current

General Manager of Operations

Golden Entertainment Sierra Gold Jones
08.2016 - 09.2022

Bartender

Sago's Bar & Grill
04.2009 - 08.2014

Assistant Bar Manager & Event Coordinator

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
04.2004 - 07.2008

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Kari Anderson