Versatile and Up Beat Bartender with 12 years of experience in fine dining, fast paced bars, clubs and restaurants. Offers natural talents in connecting with guests, and has a big following of regulars! Beer, liquor, wine and cocktail knowledge. Maintain organized, clean and safe work areas. Willingness to take on any task to support the team to insure business success.
Learned and utilized extensive bar and wine knowledge to enhance guest dining experiences.
Suggested wine pairings to go with specific menu items.
Ran food from chefs to guest tables with dishes that required special serving techniques.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Ensured that policy requirements were fulfilled, including any necessary medical examinations and completion of appropriate forms.
Sought out new clients and developed clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.
Cross-sold insurance products to existing clients to reach sales targets.
Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards and meet customer expectations.
Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
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.
Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.