Kohl Hughes
Summary
Highly organized and efficient bartender with over ten years of experience in the hospitality industry. A team player who thrives in a fast-paced working environment with the objective to contribute my skills and help create positive experiences for our guests as part of the team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Extensive product knowledge to increase revenue with suggestive upselling techniques.
- Provided elevated customer experience to generate loyal and VIP clientele.
- Selected by management to work as part of a banquet crew, handling private parties varying in size from 20-200 people.
- Promoted to bartender within two months of employment.
- Memorization of dozens of Ruth's Chris corporate drink recipes.
Server/Certified Server Trainer
The Franklin
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Mandatory attendee at bi-weekly classes furthering knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits.
- Extensive focus on craft cocktails and a wide range of spirits.
- Studied, mastered, and maintained a vast knowledge of the origins of locally sourced products.
- Modeled leadership skills by becoming a serving coach and training new hires.
Bartender
Sorellina
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted in restaurant relocation to new building in June 2018.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Demonstrated a high level of multitasking skills to wait on bar patrons, tables, and make drinks for servers simultaneously.
- Used knowledge of spirits to create holiday drink specials.
- Created weekly cleaning schedules for bar staff to ensure an organized and sanitary bar area.
Server
Patisserie Amie
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Versed in French menu and French wine list in addition to daily specials.
- Efficient with operation of espresso machine and crafting espresso drinks.
- Demonstrated leadership and responsibility by making a weekly FOH schedule.
- Top performing staff member helping to secure annual award for Traverse City's Red Hot Best Brunch Spot two years running.
Server
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Achieved recognition for highest alcohol sales in multiple monthly sales competitions.
- Cultivated personal and memorable guest experiences.
- Properly maintained trademarked company uniform to corporate company standards.
- Represented the corporate brand by attending and participating in promotional events.
Skills
- Strong multitasking/time management
- Personable and professional guest rapport
- Highly reliable employee
- Responsible alcohol service
- Team player attitude
Accomplishments
- 08/2017-Selected by private catering company to work as part of a bartending crew serving a 300 guest wedding.
- 04/2020-Hired by Norwegian Cruise Line as a cocktail server aboard the Pride of America Hawaiian Cruise.
Timeline
Bartender
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
11.2019 - 03.2021
Server/Certified Server Trainer
The Franklin
04.2019 - 10.2019
Bartender
Sorellina
05.2018 - 02.2019
Server
Patisserie Amie
02.2017 - 06.2018
Server
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
01.2015 - 11.2015
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