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Michael Drevecky

Kingman,AZ

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

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Punch Bowl Social
08.2024 - 02.2025

Punch Bowl Social is one of Denver’s largest restaurants, paired with activities and three different bars under one roof

  • Served high customer volumes for 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.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.

Bartender

The Sporty Pickle, LLC
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Large sports bar with indoor pickle ball courts
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.

Bartender

Eldora Resort
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Provide quick & quality service for all Eldora patrons,
  • Checked IDs when customers ordered alcohol
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Upsell minded always
  • Consistent completion of opening and closing duties
  • Participated in deep clean days for the bars
  • Provided helpful input to managers of best selling items & customer requests
  • Best day at Eldora Season '22-'23: 20k in sales from 10am-5pm, 2 bartenders, gratuity 28%.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests
  • Contributed innovative ideas for seasonal cocktail menus that attracted new clientele while retaining regulars.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.

Bartender

Backcountry
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Beer & wine sales
  • Knowledge of all rotating taps
  • Helped kitchen when needed
  • Excellent Customer service
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.

Barback/Bartender

Haymaker
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • UT stadium area, high volume sports bar.
  • Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
  • Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
  • Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
  • Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
  • Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.

Barback/Bartender

Lucile's
01.2014 - 01.2014
  • Rainy Street bar located just 4 blocks away from the infamous 6th street bar lane of Austin TX, high volume.
  • Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
  • Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas
  • Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.

Barback/Bartender

Zelicks
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
  • Ensured smooth bar operations by promptly cleaning glassware and utensils, allowing bartenders to focus on serving customers.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of alcohol laws and regulations by properly checking IDs prior to serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Enhanced customer experience by engaging with patrons in a friendly and personable manner while assisting bartenders.

Education

Bachelor's - Communication Design

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
06.2015

Associate's -

Lonestar community college
Houston, TX
06.2012

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Sales expertise
  • Marketing
  • Security
  • Team player attitude
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Strong multitasking
  • Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
  • Engaging personality
  • Customer service expertise
  • Memory retention
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Creative Mixology
  • Fast Learner
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Stamina and Endurance

Certification

  • Food Handler Certification
  • TIPS

Timeline

Bartender

Punch Bowl Social
08.2024 - 02.2025

Bartender

The Sporty Pickle, LLC
06.2024 - 08.2024

Bartender

Eldora Resort
09.2022 - 05.2024

Bartender

Backcountry
04.2022 - 08.2022

Barback/Bartender

Haymaker
01.2014 - 01.2015

Barback/Bartender

Lucile's
01.2014 - 01.2014

Barback/Bartender

Zelicks
01.2013 - 01.2014

Associate's -

Lonestar community college

Bachelor's - Communication Design

Texas State University
Michael Drevecky