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Madison Oler

Dallas

Summary

Hardworking and highly capable Bartender with experience in all types of dining establishments. Started working in restaurants as a hostess at age 16 and tried out just about every job title the service industry has to offer at one point or another. Very passionate about bartending, cocktail development, and making a memorable and valuable experience for each guest.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bar Manager

Oishii- SMU
01.2023 - Current
  • Handled all inventory along with ordering for the entire beverage program, including liquor, beer, wine, non alcoholic beverages, and bar supply.
  • Wrote several specialty cocktails to eliminate liquor that was no longer on the spirits list.
  • Developed a bar team with completely new bartenders, single-handedly training each one and implementing new ideas to streamline the training process.
  • Developed pars, opening and closing duties, and weekly cleaning duties.
  • Developed and maintained upkeep of service standard as well as cleanliness standards.
  • Acted as a floor manager while also working the busiest shifts of the week as a bartender.
  • Opened and closed the restaurant as a floor manager and acted as an assistant general manager.

Bartender

Legends Hospitality LLC
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Prepare a bar for service from an empty shell of a bar
  • Stock and take inventory of every single item including juices, liquor, beer, and cups
  • Provide personal bartending supplies such as a shaker and strainer
  • 12 hour shifts through concerts, Dallas Cowboys games, and any other event at AT&T stadium
  • Service hundreds of customers alongside completely different coworkers with new-to-me POS systems each shift

Bar Manager

Smoky Rose
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked, establishing pars and organizing deep cleans to maintain standards.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Writing schedules according to projected volume and uploaded for employees in a timely manner.
  • Wrote multiple specialty cocktails and seasonal cocktail menus.
  • Created partnerships with liquor brands such as Patron, Calirosa, and Casa Dragones and organized events with specialty cocktails to showcase certain brands.

Bar Manager

Cafe J
05.2020 - 03.2021
  • Created employee schedules and hired multiple candidates.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Overseeing multiple outreach projects with Texas Tech in order to bring in a larger crowd
  • Handled all inventory, liquor, beer, and wine ordering.

Bartender

PF Changs Restaurant
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • Mixed and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes
  • Maintained understanding of menu items to answer patron questions regarding food, drinks and preparation methods
  • Followed bar recipes to deliver consistent drink quality and control costs

Education

High School Diploma -

Monterey High School
Lubbock, TX
05.2017

Skills

  • Bar operation and logistics
  • Menu memorization
  • Teamwork and professionalism
  • Classic and specialty cocktails
  • Speed and precision in high-volume environments

Certification

TABC Certified

Food Handler certified

Nationally certified food service manager

Timeline

Bar Manager

Oishii- SMU
01.2023 - Current

Bartender

Legends Hospitality LLC
06.2022 - 02.2023

Bar Manager

Smoky Rose
03.2021 - 08.2022

Bar Manager

Cafe J
05.2020 - 03.2021

Bartender

PF Changs Restaurant
03.2017 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Monterey High School
Madison Oler