Mike Vlaanderen

I was quickly placed in the busiest section after demonstrating my skills in pouring drinks and effectively engaging with both customers and servers. This fast-paced environment pushed me to:

• Multitask Effectively: Balancing drink orders while maintaining a friendly rapport with patrons.
• Stay Calm Under Pressure: Managing a high volume of orders without compromising service quality.
• Enhance Communication Skills: Collaborating with co-workers to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.

This experience not only reinforced my bartending skills but also highlighted the importance of teamwork and customer service in a bustling atmosphere.

• Aided in ensuring new business's brand identity through creating an inviting setting for residents and tourists alike.

• Enhanced experiences for both locals and tourists by sharing in-depth knowledge about local dining choices, entertainment options, vibrant nightlife scenes, and must-visit mountain attractions.

• Promoted to Lead Bartender, spearheading efficiency improvements in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment through hands-on training and mentorship.
• Drove team success, consistently ranking as a top seller in the back bar, and collaboratively breaking previous sales records quarter after quarter.
• Enhanced Employee Expertise, coaching staff on advanced speed-tending techniques to optimize service quality and ensure an exceptional experience for repeat clientele in Park City.

• Efficiently managed high-volume ticket orders from servers throughout the night, ensuring seamless timing, precise accuracy, and clear communication to meet demand in a fast-paced environment.
• Streamlined bar stocking processes, minimizing drink wait times during every shift and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
• Provided exceptional guest service, utilizing in-depth knowledge of an extensive menu selection to deliver a tailored and memorable bar experience.