MICHAEL BRADLEY
Nashville,TN
Summary
Upbeat, friendly, and highly skilled Bartender, familiar with beer, liquor, and wine offerings. Meets customers' needs with fast service and accurate orders. Offers natural talents in connecting with people, as well as advanced knowledge of mixed drinks and history of practicing safe service strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Bartender
Evelyn’s At The Hutton Hotel
03.2024 - 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.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Bartender/Event Manager
The Impressed Guest
11.2022 - Current
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to event planning and operations
- Oversee all aspects of event production from conception through completion
- Mix and serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures
- Effectively multitask within fast-paced environment.
Lead Bartender
Bakersfield Tacos+Tequila+Whiskey
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Balance efficiency with exceptional service to manage guests in a high-volume environment
- Recommend current products and limited promotions to upsell beverage orders
- Set up and maintain appropriate stock levels for bar
- Supervised other staff members in order to ensure tasks were completed correctly and efficiently
- Created an atmosphere conducive to socializing among patrons through conversation and enthusiasm.
Realtor
Keller Williams
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Prepare representation contracts, purchase agreements, and closing statements
- Advised clients on market trends and local real estate conditions, helping them make informed decisions.
Bartender
Guy Fieri Kitchen+Bar
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Met guests' needs with expert knowledge of liquors, on-tap beers, and mixed drinks
- Prepared cocktails for customers using exact recipes combined with personal flair
- Stayed ready for customer demands by keeping adequate inventory levels of garnishes, liquor, and other supplies
- High volume restaurant averaging 1,600 covers a day in season.
Bartender
Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Balanced efficiency with exceptional service to manage guests in high-volume environment
- Recommended current beers, drink promotions, and limited time cocktails to upsell beverage orders
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Craft Bartender/Mixologist
The Monarch Bar & Cocktail Lounge
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Helped design bar layout and assembled all mechanical bar equipment prior to grand-opening
- Contributed to the formulation of a uniquely-laborious, craft-cocktail menu, specific-to the Monarch Bar brand
- Delivered exceptional customer service to bolster strong relationships and build positive experiences
- Considered each team member's unique talents when assigning tasks and projects to maximize success for employees and overall team.
Assistant Manager/Bar Manager
Port Fonda
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Helped manager meet forecasted financial targets with strong sales, waste control, and employee monitoring
- Decreased the bar's liquor cost from 40% to 15%
- Increased restaurant revenue by coaching employees on upselling and suggestive selling techniques
- Designed craft cocktail specials daily to increase bar sales by 20%
- Scheduled and received food and beverage shipments, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Bartender
Q39
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Created specialty cocktails, craft beers, and broad wine selection to drive customer satisfaction
- Maintained thorough understanding of menu items and answered patron questions regarding preparation of and ingredients in beverages
- Assisted with drink pairing to enhance new and existing menu items
- Very high volume restaurant, over 1400 covers daily.
Bar Manager
Maria's Mexican Restaurant
06.2008 - 05.2016
- Served bar guests and maintained bar functions while also managing 15-18 employees at one time
- Developed and maintained beneficial relationships with brand vendors and regular customers for restaurant recognition and credibility
- Boosted brand awareness and patron loyalty with special events, signature cocktails, and seasonal offerings
- Cultivated positive and upbeat environment focused on quality drinks and affordable bar fare.
Education
Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSPre-Physical Therapy
Missouri State University
Springfield, MOSkills
- Cocktail development
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Strong multitasking
- Highly reliable
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Employee training
- Inventory control
- Foodservice management
- Issue Resolution
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Certification
TNABC
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementAccomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
Timeline
Bartender
Evelyn’s At The Hutton Hotel
03.2024 - Current
Bartender/Event Manager
The Impressed Guest
11.2022 - Current
Lead Bartender
Bakersfield Tacos+Tequila+Whiskey
05.2022 - 01.2023
Realtor
Keller Williams
06.2020 - 05.2022
Bartender
Guy Fieri Kitchen+Bar
03.2020 - 09.2020
Bartender
Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill
03.2018 - 08.2019
Craft Bartender/Mixologist
The Monarch Bar & Cocktail Lounge
08.2017 - 04.2018
Bartender
Q39
01.2017 - 09.2017
Assistant Manager/Bar Manager
Port Fonda
05.2016 - 04.2018
Bar Manager
Maria's Mexican Restaurant
06.2008 - 05.2016
Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Kansas
Pre-Physical Therapy
Missouri State University
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