LONDON RISHER
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
A self-motivated visionary with a proactive mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, seeking a managerial position where I can utilize skills learned through years of diverse experience to deliver efficient and high-caliber service
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD BARTENDER
Somewhere Nowhere
04.2023 - Current
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, preserving positive relationships between the business and its clientele.
- Trained new bartenders on company policies, drink recipes, and customer service best practices to maintain consistent performance across the team.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized bar area, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and enhancing guest experience.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
BARTENDER
Mr. Purple
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
LEAD BARTENDER
Le Bain (Events + Club)
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Coordinated with event planners to design custom drink menus for private parties, ensuring a memorable experience tailored to the clients'' preferences.
- Mentored junior bartenders in advanced mixology techniques, elevating their skills within the industry''s competitive landscape.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
RECRUITER / HR
Vertex Global Solutions, Inc.
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
BARTENDER
Riverpark (Crafted Hospitality)
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted with the creation of a unique beverage and specialty cocktail menu that complimented River Park's character, introducing a fresh take on fine dining
- Prepared drinks with consistency and enthusiasm during peak service hours, ensuring that guests were satisfied and eager to return.
Education
Bachelor's in Business Administration / Musical Theory -
San Diego State University
01.2015
Associate's In Music Theory - Music Technology
The Art Institute of San Diego
San Diego, CA01.2013
Skills
- Planning and Budget Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Creative Omni-Channel Marketing
- Point of Sales Systems
- Customer Service
- Strategic Leadership and Thinker
- Superior customer service
- Expert Mixology
References
- Michou Metta Jones, Le Bain General Manager, (646)-326-1963
- Jeff Rosario, RiverPark Bar Manager, (646)-283-1370
- Charles Wes, Mr. Purple Bar Manager, (917)-946-3912
- James Howard, United States Air Force Rank E-5 Staff Sergeant, (619)-414-0233
Timeline
LEAD BARTENDER
Somewhere Nowhere
04.2023 - Current
BARTENDER
Mr. Purple
01.2022 - 06.2023
LEAD BARTENDER
Le Bain (Events + Club)
10.2019 - 09.2022
BARTENDER
Riverpark (Crafted Hospitality)
05.2019 - 12.2020
RECRUITER / HR
Vertex Global Solutions, Inc.
03.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor's in Business Administration / Musical Theory -
San Diego State University
Associate's In Music Theory - Music Technology
The Art Institute of San Diego