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Kevin Jones

Bartender
Farmington Hills,MI

Summary

Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Red Coat Tavern
03.2009 - 11.2023
  • 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.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.

Bartender

Kona Grill
07.2007 - 02.2012
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.

Bartender

Mosaic Restaurant & Lounge
09.2006 - 06.2007
  • Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Established rules for ejecting problem customers from bar to reduce liability and maintain pleasant environment.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.

Corporate Trainer

The Palm Restaurant
06.2001 - 08.2006
  • Collaborated with management to identify company training needs and scheduling.
  • Monitored employee progress and gave feedback to management and additional training requirements.
  • Developed engaging and entertaining presentations to maintain employee attention and improve impact of training.
  • Created training programs and instructional materials to further educate personnel.

Education

High School Diploma -

Beecher High School
Mount Morris

No Degree - Food Management And Culinary Arts

Mott Community College
Flint

Bartending Certification -

Academy of Bartenders
Flint, MI

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Planning and CoordinationBeverage Preparation
  • Food Running
  • Food Inspection
  • Daily Specials Memorization
  • Guest Engagement
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Order Management
  • Supply Restocking
  • Sales Techniques
  • Wine Pairings
  • Menu Memorization
  • High-Volume Dining

Timeline

Bartender

Red Coat Tavern
03.2009 - 11.2023

Bartender

Kona Grill
07.2007 - 02.2012

Bartender

Mosaic Restaurant & Lounge
09.2006 - 06.2007

Corporate Trainer

The Palm Restaurant
06.2001 - 08.2006

High School Diploma -

Beecher High School

No Degree - Food Management And Culinary Arts

Mott Community College

Bartending Certification -

Academy of Bartenders

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