Bar & Floor
Matthew Henderson
Bartender, Server, Management
Houston,Tx
Summary
Over fifteen years of experience in casual, elevated, & fine dining, I specialize in service, bar operations, as well as management. I have successfully managed bar inventory, coordinated liquor orders, promotions, and crafted cocktails feat. on social media. As a freelance bartender, I provide FOH support for high-volume venues, weddings, banquets, & events through multiple Houston-based agencies.
-Additionally, I have Six years of experience in the Oil & Gas Construction industry as a Chemical Laboratory Contractor. My responsibilities included aligning with client expectations, & performing tasks such as demolition, rebuilds, clean plumbing install & carpentry, while ensuring safety compliance as a licensed apprentice.
Overview
20
20
10
10
Kitchen assistance.
10
10
Inventory / Logistics.
6
6
Wearhouse / Forklift.
7
7
Plubming / Carpentry.
6
6
Managment
Work History
Server/Shift Lead
Auden at Autry Park
10 2023 - 03 2024
- Set up dining room for dinner service
- Support and assist any and all Bar needs
- Implement checklist for both opening and closing side duties
- Ensure amazing service to each guest, each and every shift
- Keep track of all cash and credit card payments
Freelance Bartender and Event Staff
Instawork, Gigpro, Flex, Qwick, Wolf Gang Puck:
09 2023 - Current
- 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.
Manager, Server, Bartender
Baja Sur Fresh Mex
09 2023 - 10 2023
- Maintained consistency in completing six days/75 hours of work weekly.
- Operated independently as both bartender, server, and manager. Completing duties for all roles; open to close. (Except weekends when additional help was provided.)
- Responsible for Bar inventory, liquor orders and liquors sales,
- Submit daily Sales & Labor reports as well as managing schedules, payroll & vendor orders/payments.
- Event booking & creating exclusive menu/cocktail list for every client.
- During my time w/ Baja Sur I personally increased guests overall experience, online review & ratings from three to five stars. Attracting new clientele.
Server/Bartender
Kemuri Tatsu-ya
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Attend 30 minute preshift every day taking notes and verbal daily buisness
- Drop all dishes to table, naming each dish by its name in Japanese, how it's prepared and how we suggest they should eat it
- Close restaurant at end of the night, polish all silverware and glasses
- Clean, sweep and mop your section
Server/Shift Lead
Liberty Kitchen @ Treehouse
11.2020 - 01.2020
- Provide great service to all guests that is also genuine and consistent
- Keep track of all payments including cash and credit card
- Perform all opening, closing and running side duties
- Support front of house and bar by helping guest needs as well as pre-bussing and clearing tables
Contractor/Supervisor
Laboratory Mechanical Services LLC
10.2013 - 05.2015
Part- General Manager and Lead Batrista
Jane and John Dough
06.2011 - 10.2013
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Conducted comprehensive training for new hires on coffee origins. Explaining distinct tasting notes of each origin.
- Instructed employees on cleaning and maintaining espresso machines.
Bartender, Server
Ciscos Salsa Company
07.2008 - 02.2011
- Open and or close Restaurant, completing all duties as well as maintaining a clean work space.
- Ensure all cocktails were prepared properly.
- Handled event setup, breakdown, and bartending for booked events at the Nextdoor restaurant venue.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Education
Plumbing Apprenticeship - Licensed Apprenticeship in Chemical Plumbing for Specialized Petroleum Laboratori
Texas State board of plumbing examiners
Austin, Tx05.2015
OSHA safe training -
Houston Safety Council
Houston, Tx05.2015
High School Diploma -
Cypress Springs High School
Houston, Tx05.2005
Skills
- TABC Certified (Through 03/18/26)
- Texas Food Safety Manager Certification (Through 11/09/27)
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Adaptability
- Food preparation and safety
- Staff training, scheduling and managing
- Book keeping & liquor sales
- Attention to details
- Creative solutions
Timeline
Server/Shift Lead
Liberty Kitchen @ Treehouse
11.2020 - 01.2020
Server/Bartender
Kemuri Tatsu-ya
01.2020 - 09.2020
Contractor/Supervisor
Laboratory Mechanical Services LLC
10.2013 - 05.2015
Part- General Manager and Lead Batrista
Jane and John Dough
06.2011 - 10.2013
Bartender, Server
Ciscos Salsa Company
07.2008 - 02.2011
OSHA safe training -
Houston Safety Council
Plumbing Apprenticeship - Licensed Apprenticeship in Chemical Plumbing for Specialized Petroleum Laboratori
Texas State board of plumbing examiners
High School Diploma -
Cypress Springs High School
Server/Shift Lead
Auden at Autry Park
10 2023 - 03 2024
Manager, Server, Bartender
Baja Sur Fresh Mex
09 2023 - 10 2023
Freelance Bartender and Event Staff
Instawork, Gigpro, Flex, Qwick, Wolf Gang Puck:
09 2023 - Current