Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Leeland Stephenson

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Motivated, service-oriented Bartender with several years of high-volume restaurant experience. Extensive wine, beer, and cocktail knowledge. Creative with developing new mixology recipes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager

The Funnel Cake House
Houston, TX
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
  • Handled and resolved customer complaints professionally, ensuring positive guest relationships.
  • Maintained compliance with health department rules for storing and preparing food.
  • Collaborated with local businesses to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Ordered supplies from vendors as needed while staying within budget guidelines.
  • Assisted with kitchen preparation during peak times as needed.

Bartender

Le Comptoir
London
05.2020 - 01.2024
  • Managed and tracked inventory for liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
  • Managed cash drawer to ensure accurate funds at the end of each shift.
  • Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
  • Ensured beverages were prepared according to recipe standards, in addition to cocktale creation
  • Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
  • Enhanced customer experience by suggesting suitable food and beverage options according to individual tastes, pairings, and ongoing promotions.

Server/Bartender

Culinary Staffing Service
Los Angeles, CA
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Accurately and promptly took customer orders.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Built strong connections with customers, resulting in increased repeat business.

Education

Associate of Arts - Jazz Voice

The New School
New York, NY

Skills

  • Beverage Preparation
  • Menu Memorization
  • Customer service expertise
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Extensive spirits knowledge
  • Courteous
  • Beverage supply orders
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Maintaining a clean bar
  • Cocktail list development
  • Creative Mixology
  • Food Service

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

The Funnel Cake House
07.2022 - 07.2024

Bartender

Le Comptoir
05.2020 - 01.2024

Server/Bartender

Culinary Staffing Service
01.2020 - 02.2022

Associate of Arts - Jazz Voice

The New School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Leeland Stephenson