Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Bartender

Kevin Szarabajka

wheeling,IL

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Clifford's Pub, adept at managing high-volume environments with exceptional customer service and salesmanship. Skilled in beverage preparation and inventory management, I excel in fostering team collaboration and enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to improve service standards while maintaining a clean and compliant workspace.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Clifford's Pub
05.2008 - 12.2024
  • Handled peak customer volumes efficiently across special events and weekend shifts.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Took inventory to ensure accuracy and readiness.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Cultivated a supportive work environment via efficient collaboration and dialogue with coworkers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Manager/ Partner

Chicago Pizza Athourity
06.1983 - 05.2008

Managed complete operational responsibilities, including establishment of Elgin's infrastructure.

Managed operations while ensuring high standards of service through effective staff direction.

Education

None - Business Administration

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Outgoing personality
  • Engaging personality
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Customer service expertise
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Payment processing
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Cash register operation
  • Menu memorization
  • Memory retention
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Alcohol awareness
  • Food service
  • Team training and development
  • New hire training
  • Beverage preparation
  • Drink preparation techniques
  • Inventory
  • Sales expertise
  • Salesmanship
  • Health codes compliance
  • Changing beer kegs
  • Ordering bar supplies
  • Food preparation
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Outstanding customer service

Certification

Basset and Safe Serve certification

Timeline

Bartender

Clifford's Pub
05.2008 - 12.2024

Manager/ Partner

Chicago Pizza Athourity
06.1983 - 05.2008

None - Business Administration

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Kevin Szarabajka