Lawrence Pisano
Pinellas Park,FL
Summary
Let’s work together, bartender & mixologist with 7+ years of experience in cocktail preparation and creation, coupled with a deep knowledge of local craft beers, wine, spirits. Service-driven professional looking to leverage high-energy attitude and innovative thinking to introduce passion-focused beverages and memorable experiences for guests.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The C House
6005 N FLorida Ave , FL
04.2022 - Current
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
FOH Manager/Bartender
Breakawayz
Flagler Beach, Florida
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Trained 7 new bartenders on all aspects of job from drink preparation and knowledge to building quality customer relationships and upselling techniques
- Maintained cost control methods and procedures by monitoring consistent inventory
- Focused on team morality to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Handled complaints, settled disputes and resolved customer conflicts.
- Managed day-to-day restaurant operations with focus on quality and meeting customer expectations.
Bartender
110 Grill
Albany, New York
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per-sale revenues and maximizing profits
- Developed new signature cocktails to support branding efforts and increase overall profits
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions to bring in new customers and strengthen customer retention.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
Bartender
Zen Asian Fusion Lounge
Albany, NY
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
Mechanic
Under Estimated Builders
Utica, NY
03.2010 - 11.2014
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Attended safety and training meetings to learn techniques to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Maintained certifications and completed in-depth training on commonly-serviced equipment, systems and components.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
Education
Certification -
10.2021
Certification - Sports Science
03.2020
Certification - CPR
03.2020
Certification -
12.2019
Life Time Certification - Occupational Safety And Health Administration
02.2010
Skills
- POS system operations
- Service prioritization
- Policy/program development
- Cross-functional team management
- Recruiting and hiring
- Schedule management
- Performance improvements
- Sound judgment
- Cost analysis and savings
- Purchasing and planning
- Site preparation
Timeline
Bartender - The C House
04.2022 - Current
FOH Manager/Bartender - Breakawayz
10.2020 - 04.2022
Bartender - 110 Grill
07.2018 - 09.2020
Bartender - Zen Asian Fusion Lounge
02.2015 - 06.2018
Mechanic - Under Estimated Builders
03.2010 - 11.2014
Elite Bartending School And Staffing - Certification ,
ISSA CFT - Certification , Sports Science
ISSA CFT - Certification, CPR
ServSafe - Certification,
OSHA - Life Time Certification , Occupational Safety And Health Administration
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