Keean Lynch
Mount Vernon ,New York
Summary
Service-driven restaurant team member knowledgeable about mixology and popular craft beers. Effective at keeping supplies stocked, tables cleared and glasses polished to appeal to customers from all walks of life. Management expertise gained over 5-6 years of experience.
I’m also currently the owner of my own private bartending company that specializes in handling events and creating great atmospheres for people to enjoy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Carmine’s
Time Square New York
02.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Bartender, Trainer
Darden Restaurants, Yard House
Nyack, NY
11.2018 - Current
- Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for customers daily and created new libations drawing in clientele.
Bartender, Trainer
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
Yonkers, NY
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
- Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Identified and proactively solved internal problems related to employee turnover by revamping training approaches.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Closed out cash register with accuracy and prepared cashier report.
- Implemented drink prep procedures that reduced wasted stock
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for customers daily and created new libations drawing in clientele.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon, NY8 2013
Skills
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Preparing Garnishes
- Ordering Bar Supplies
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Menu Memorization
- Health Codes Compliance
- Classic Cocktails
- Changing Beer Kegs
- Cash Handling
- Cleaning
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Food Running
- Knowledge of Craft and Microbrews
- Stocking and replenishing
- Beverage preparation
Timeline
Server
Carmine’s
02.2021 - Current
Bartender, Trainer
Darden Restaurants, Yard House
11.2018 - Current
Bartender, Trainer
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
09.2015 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School