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Bartender

Matthew Brickner

Tampa,United States

Summary

Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Seminole Hard Rock Casino
11.2021 - Current
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Acted as team representative and liaison for management.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.

Bartender

Irvine Lanes
03.2017 - 04.2021
  • Acted as sole bartender for 40 lanes during peak business hours.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers
  • Kept 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.

Bartender

Syndicate Bar & Billiards
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits

Bartender

Orange County Performing Arts Center
05.2015 - 06.2017
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Prepared multiple drinks in quick succession leading up to intermission with excellent timing.
  • Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.


Education

High School Diploma -

Foothill High School
Tustin, CA
06.2004

Skills

  • Over seven years experience as a Bartender
  • Seamlessly attends to multiple customers
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Experience with Aloha POS, Micros POS, Toast POS, InfoGenesis POS
  • Astute observation of guests needs
  • Knowledge of classic cocktails
  • Maintains a clean bar
  • Experience in various high volume venues
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Positive, friendly, inviting, and outgoing
  • Servsafe Certified

Timeline

Bartender

Seminole Hard Rock Casino
11.2021 - Current

Bartender

Syndicate Bar & Billiards
01.2018 - 02.2019

Bartender

Irvine Lanes
03.2017 - 04.2021

Bartender

Orange County Performing Arts Center
05.2015 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Foothill High School