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Larry Bates

Southfield

Summary

Dynamic bartender with a proven track record at Red Lobster LLC, excelling in mixology and customer service. Recognized for enhancing guest satisfaction through engaging interactions and responsible alcohol service. A reliable team player, adept at training new staff and managing bar operations efficiently, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Red Lobster LLC
04.2000 - Current
  • Prepared and served a variety of beverages in high-volume environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area to ensure efficient service.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate food and drink pairings for guests.
  • Trained new bartenders on cocktail preparation and company policies.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of supplies and ingredients.

Education

High School Diploma - Computer And Information Sciences

Frank Cody
Detroit, MI
06.1999

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Bussing and serving
  • Professional service standards
  • Issue resolution
  • Drink preparation
  • Good conversationalist
  • Engaging customers
  • Responsible serving
  • Relationship building
  • Food and beverage service
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Hospitality and guest service
  • Teamwork and professionalism
  • Honest and dependable
  • Fast learner
  • Glassware management
  • Liquor restocking
  • Maintaining a clean bar
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Bar service preparation
  • Excellent judgment
  • Mixology
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Craft cocktail preparation
  • Bar restocking
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Beverage supply orders
  • Bar operations management
  • Beer and wine recommendations
  • Courteous
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Outgoing personality
  • Engaging personality
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Customer service expertise
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Payment processing
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Cash register operation
  • Memory retention
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Professional appearance
  • Suggestive selling
  • Alcohol awareness
  • Food service
  • Team training and development
  • New hire training
  • Beverage preparation
  • Drink preparation techniques
  • Inventory
  • Salesmanship
  • Classic cocktails
  • Performance improvement
  • Food running
  • Health codes compliance
  • Changing beer kegs
  • Creative mixology
  • Food preparation
  • Ordering procedures
  • Garnishing drinks
  • Preparing garnishes
  • Fluency in language
  • Elegant food plating
  • Organizational growth
  • Identification verification
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Safe food handling procedures
  • Safe service compliance

Timeline

Bartender

Red Lobster LLC
04.2000 - Current

High School Diploma - Computer And Information Sciences

Frank Cody