Mari DeMeo
North Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Thierry Isambert Culinary And Event Design
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Listen to customer request and ability to handle customer request on fly.
- Kep bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
Hospitality Team Member
Majestic Caterers
01.1988 - 11.2022
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills by responding promptly to guest inquiries and complaints.
- Developed strong communication skills through interacting with guest on daily basis.
- Provide assistance with banquet set up and breakdown operations ensuring successful completion of events.
- Set up and organized bar complete with alcohol, juices, garnishes, and glasses.
- Organized special events such as weddings or parties ensuring all necessary preparations are completed prior to start of event.
- Performed opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
Bartender
Chef David Cuisine& Events
02.2013 - 05.2018
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Greeted patrons promptly and cordially, exhibiting excellent guest service skills.
- Performed all cleaning duties before, during and after shift including sanitizing bar surface.
- Worked closely with wait staff to communicate customers needs during busy shifts.
- Inventoried supplies regularly to ensure adequate stock levels for peak hours of operations.
- Assessed bar inventory and completed requisition sheets to restock supplies.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Hospitality Team Member
Exquisite Catering By Robert
12.2012 - 03.2018
- Demonstrated strong problem solving skills to resolve any issues that arose.
- Organize all equipment necessary for event.
- Verify that all food for event is ready.
- Make sure everything is put in truck for event.
- Provided assistance with set up and breakdown operation ensuring successful completion of events.
- Organized special events such as weddings, meetings or parties ensuring all necessary preparations are completed prior to start of event.
- Make sure that all equipment is packed in truck at end of event and brought back to warehouse.
- Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries in timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Miami Senior High School
North Miami, FL1975
Skills
- Attending Multiple Customers
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Custom Drink Preparation
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Classic Cocktails
- Cash Register Operation
- Guest Satisfaction
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Clear and Effective Communication
- High-Volume Environments
- Organizational Abilities
- Customer Service
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Maintaining Clean Bar
- Private Events and Catering
Timeline
Bartender
Thierry Isambert Culinary And Event Design
05.2021 - 10.2023
Bartender
Chef David Cuisine& Events
02.2013 - 05.2018
Hospitality Team Member
Exquisite Catering By Robert
12.2012 - 03.2018
Hospitality Team Member
Majestic Caterers
01.1988 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
North Miami Senior High School
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