Megan Knysz
Broadview,IL
Summary
Personable Head Bartender with strong organizational and managerial skills. Mastery of drink recipes and drink-making techniques. Keen attention to detail and excellent multitasking abilities. True team player with warm disposition.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Head Bartender
Levy Restuarants
Chicago, IL
02/12/12 - Current
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up glasses and bar equipment and restocking items.
- Provided excellent customer service by attending to guests' needs promptly and courteously.
- Managed high volume of shift customers and simultaneously assisted restaurant servers with diverse needs.
- Trained new bartenders on proper techniques for mixing drinks and pouring beers.
- Managed stock levels of all alcoholic beverages available at the bar.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of all beer, wine, spirits, juices, and other ingredients used in cocktails.
Camp Director
Pav Ymca
Berwyn, IL
05/01/06 - 09/01/11
- Engaged children in interactive activities and organized arts and crafts, sports games and field trips.
- Prepared annual budget, focusing on details to meet operational and staffing needs.
- Ensured that all camper files were properly completed with medical forms, emergency contacts information and other important documents prior to their arrival at camp.
- Provided guidance for counselors on how to handle difficult situations with campers or parents.
- Negotiated with suppliers to obtain best rates and availability of arts, crafts, sports and camping equipment.
- Administered first aid in emergency situations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Morton College
Cicero, ILSkills
- Safe Alcohol Service
- Customer Service
- Knowledge of Spirits
- Team Leadership Abilities
- Sales Promotion
Certification
- Basset certified
- Tips certified
- Food handler certified
Timeline
Head Bartender
Levy Restuarants
02/12/12 - Current
Camp Director
Pav Ymca
05/01/06 - 09/01/11
Some College (No Degree) -
Morton College
- Basset certified
- Tips certified
- Food handler certified
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