Exceptional experienced bartender known for charismatic, coordinated, up selling, expert sales skills and consistent delivery of popular cocktails. Expedient drink-maker with 7 years experience delivering excellent service and cultivating loyal clientele. Team player conducting opening and closing procedures a cleanly, stocked and conveniently organized work place at all times. As well as, delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Tropix Bar And Lounge
Queens, NY
06.2021 - 09.2021
Provided exceptional customer service, food and beverage handling, cash handling, promoted daily social media advertising.
Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
Trained two new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Implemented drink prep procedures that significantly reduced wasted stock.
Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Generated higher ticket averages by training employees on suggestive up-selling techniques.
Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
Bartender
Grand Cafe Bar And Lounge
Pembroke Pines, FL
01.2018 - 06.2021
Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Implemented drink prep procedures that significantly reduced wasted stock.
Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks and scouted and auditioned performers for various special events.
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Developed drink menu with creative cocktails, contemporary wines and craft beers.
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
Senior Bartender
Flanigans Restaurant Bar And Grill
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2013 - 01.2021
Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Implemented drink prep procedures that significantly reduced wasted stock.
Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Increased bar revenue through development and marketing of featured cocktails.
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2010 - 07.2013
Skills
Preparing garnishes
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Timeline
Bartender
Tropix Bar And Lounge
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bartender
Grand Cafe Bar And Lounge
01.2018 - 06.2021
Senior Bartender
Flanigans Restaurant Bar And Grill
06.2013 - 01.2021
Associate of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs