Megan Ring
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced bar/restaurant operating partner successful at reducing costs, increasing productivity and maximizing customer satisfaction. Exceptional leader with strong communication and conflict resolution abilities. 10+ years of bar/restaurant experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Partner
The Gin Mill
New York, NY
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill vacancies for FOH and BOH
- Established staff duties, maintained schedules and monitored performance
- Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance sales and customer relations
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
- Reduced labor costs by 20% by improving employee schedules and workflows to capitalize on individual strengths and better meet forecasted customer demands.
- Decreased inventory cost by 10% through proactive evaluation and adjustment of vendor relationships
- Monitored and supplied inventory and displays to feature new products and promotions
- Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations
Restaurant Bar Manager
The Gin Mill
New York, NY
09.2013 - 10.2018
- Generated higher ticket averages by training employees on suggestive upselling techniques.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
- Handled up to 10k cash on daily basis, which built trustworthiness and loyalty with owners.
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 100's of customers daily.
- Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
- Orchestrated social functions resulting in significant increase in overall sales
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Planning and Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Motivated
- Team building
Timeline
Operating Partner
The Gin Mill
11.2018 - 06.2022
Restaurant Bar Manager
The Gin Mill
09.2013 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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