Nicholas Ciesla
Houston,Tx
Summary
Dedicated Bartender and Hospitality Professional with extensive experience managing high-volume operations, training staff, and boosting beverage revenue. Proven track record of optimizing inventory control, elevating customer satisfaction, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Specialist
Barrels Of Fun
Houston, Tx
01.2025 - 08.2026
- Managed high-volume receiving operations for complex electro-mechanical assemblies and custom cabinet artwork, implementing quality control checks to catch defective components before reaching assembly floor.
- Coordinated with engineering and production teams to forecast component demands for upcoming pinball machine production runs, reducing excess safety stock by 20% while achieving 100% on-time material availability.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure steady supply of custom pinball plastics, ramps, and microcontrollers, negotiating bulk purchasing terms that lowered annual component acquisition costs by 12%.
- Recognized inefficiencies in the handling of fragile glass playfields and sensitive electronics, designed customized storage solutions to protect delicate stock. This initiative decreased part damage during transit by 50% and saved thousands in replacement costs.
- Managed thousands of specialized pinball components by implementing a digital tracking system to organize circuit boards, solenoids, and cabinet hardware.
Electrical assembler
Barrels Of Fun
Houston, Tx
11.2024 - 07.2026
- Assembled high-voltage electrical sub-systems by interpreting intricate schematics and mechanical layouts accurately. Decreased assembly cycle time by 18 minutes per unit by optimizing tool layout based on blueprint assembly sequences.
- Reduced material waste by 12% through precise measuring and careful component placement during build phase.
- Assembled high-voltage electrical sub-systems by interpreting schematics and mechanical layouts.
- Inspected incoming electrical sub-components against engineering blueprints to ensure full dimensional and functional alignment.
- Prevented costly production delays by identifying and reporting schematic inaccuracies prior to physical assembly.
- Lowered material waste by 12% through precise measuring and careful component placement during the build phase.
- Accelerated prototype sign-off by two weeks through effective communication and timely physical assembly adjustments.
Bartender/Server
Carlton Woods Country Club
Woodlands, Tx
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Crafted signature seasonal beverage menus while developing skills of server assistants, resulting in increased repeat customer visits through consistent high-quality service.
- Curated drink pairings and trained service staff on menu knowledge to enhance the dining experience, boosting average guest check sizes by 15% through effective cross-selling and upselling strategies.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced dining environment while cross-training servers in basic mixology. Expanded the team's operational flexibility, allowing for seamless coverage during busy shifts.
- Oversaw bar inventory management and educated new bartenders on cost-control measures and pour accuracy. Reduced liquor wastage by 12% while ensuring all drinks met strict quality guidelines.
- Curated drink pairings and trained service staff on menu knowledge, enhancing dining experience and boosting average guest check sizes through effective cross-selling and upselling strategies.
Bartender/Server/Trainer
Union Kitchen
Cypress, Tx
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed high-volume table service and bar operations during peak dining hours to deliver exceptional customer experiences; increased beverage revenue by 20% and maintained high customer satisfaction scores by leveraging extensive food and beverage pairing knowledge.
- Operated POS systems for accurate processing of cash and credit card transactions while balancing register at shift close, eliminating discrepancies and accelerating table turnover.
- Coordinated large party reservations with attention to detail. and private event dining with precision and attentiveness. Flawless execution of custom event menus resulted in glowing host feedback and increased private booking requests.
- Led pre-shift team meetings to communicate daily menu changes, promotional targets, and service priorities. Improved communication fostered stronger team cohesion and elevated daily sales performance.
- Led pre-shift team meetings to communicate daily menu changes and promotional targets, enhancing team cohesion and driving daily sales performance.
- Managed large party reservations and private event dining with precision; flawless execution of custom event menus garnered positive host feedback and boosted private booking requests.
Bartender/Manager
Publik Reserve
Houston, Tx
07.2013 - 03.2019
- Managed high-volume bar operations during major sporting events while providing exceptional customer service to over 300 patrons nightly. Streamlined drink preparation processes and cross-trained staff, increasing overall bar revenue by 25% during peak game days.
- Led a team of six bartenders and barbacks in a fast-paced sports bar environment to ensure rapid service and high guest satisfaction. Implemented new floor management strategies that decreased average customer wait times by 30% during playoff broadcasts.
- Designed and promoted event-specific cocktail menus tailored to popular sports games and local team match-ups. Boosted specialty drink sales by 35% and increased customer engagement across weekend events.
- Oversee inventory management, order supplies, and negotiate with vendors to maintain optimal stock levels during high-traffic game nights, reducing liquor waste by 18% through strict portion control and accurate POS tracking implementation.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, daily financial reconciliations, and register audits with zero discrepancies across two years. Enhanced cash-handling procedures to ensure full transparency and accurate nightly sales reporting.
- Managed multi-screen audiovisual setups and adjusted music and lighting during events, creating an immersive game-day experience that received consistent 5-star customer feedback.
- Prepared workstations for smooth service and post-shift closing duties to ensure seamless transitions between peak service hours.
- Improved bar sanitation scores to a perfect 100% by establishing comprehensive cleaning checklists.
Education
Business -
Lone Star College-Montgomery
Woodlands, Tx 08.2006 - 05.2008
Diploma -
Klein Collin's High School
Spring, TX 08.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Optimization
- Inventory Quality Control
- Inventory Tracking
- Inventory Analysis
- Inventory Rotation
- Quality Control Methods
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Inspection
- Root Cause Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Logistics Management
- Warehouse Optimization
- Supply Chain Efficiency
- Order Fulfillment
- Replenishment Strategies
- Cycle Counting
- Stock Monitoring
- Stock Level Management
- Shrink Control
- Loss Prevention
- Handling Standards
- Safety Compliance
- Budget Management
- Efficiency Improvement
- Cost Reduction
- Order Fulfillment
Certification
- TABC
- Food Handlers Certification
Timeline
Inventory Specialist
Barrels Of Fun
01.2025 - 08.2026
Electrical assembler
Barrels Of Fun
11.2024 - 07.2026
Bartender/Server
Carlton Woods Country Club
03.2022 - 11.2024
Bartender/Server/Trainer
Union Kitchen
03.2019 - 02.2022
Bartender/Manager
Publik Reserve
07.2013 - 03.2019
Business -
Lone Star College-Montgomery
08.2006 - 05.2008
Diploma -
Klein Collin's High School
08.2001 - 05.2005