Kristin Virgilio
Bartender
Chicago,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic bartender eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Task and training in Skill. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Industry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Journeys Bar And Grill Inc.
Melrose Park, IL
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Recruited, hired and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and all employees.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
Bartender
Mr.C’S Bar
Chicago, IL
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
- Increased bar revenue through development and marketing of featured cocktails.
- Developed drink menu with creative cocktails, contemporary wines and craft beers.
- Reduced inventory losses by managing beverage inventory with Software.
- Generated higher ticket averages by training employees on suggestive up-selling techniques.
- Orchestrated numerous private parties, business meetings and formal engagements.
Bartender
Polk Street Bar And Grill
Chicago, IL
10.2014 - 01.2018
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
- Operated efficiently in high-volume .
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
Floor Manager
Bar Louie Skokie
Skokie, IL
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
- Made personal recommendations for customers by sharing product knowledge and demonstrating product.
- Performed closing procedures weekly by balancing cash drawers and reconciling credit card transactions.
Education
Basic -
Luther North
Chicago, IL06.2002
Skills
- Staff Scheduling
- Work Assignments
- Managing Deliveries
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Anticipating Problems
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Front of House Management
- Money Handling
- Restaurant Operation
Certification
- Licensed Bassett
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Journeys Bar And Grill Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2022
Bartender
Mr.C’S Bar
12.2019 - 05.2020
Bartender
Polk Street Bar And Grill
10.2014 - 01.2018
Floor Manager
Bar Louie Skokie
11.2012 - 04.2014
Basic -
Luther North
- Licensed Bassett
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