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Nicholas Genuardi

Orlando,FL

Summary

Competent Bartender and Manager effective at handling front and back of house operations in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Veteran of customer service and skilled in leading people, managing projects and administrative operations. Offering six years of experience and dedication to business success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Manager on Duty

Dirty Goose
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • 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, 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.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.

Manager on Duty

Nellie's Sports Bar
10.2017 - 03.2021
  • Collected and processed bartender and server receipts to run nightly reports using Breadcrumbs software to deliver to Management team, bar owner, and accountant.
  • Handled and secured all cash for the bar nightly, totaling $8,000-$10,000.
  • Personally closed down, locked, and set the alarm for the bar at the end of each night.
  • Trained employees in essential job functions, including bartending, barbacking, bar security, and other potential MODs.
  • Developed schedules for up to 6 employees per shift.
  • Supervised team of 5-8 front of house staff and resolved issues arising during shifts.
  • Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support, and maintaining composure and professionalism.
  • Adhered to both ABRA and Health Department guidelines to maintain total compliance.
  • Responsible for handling all instances and visits from local law enforcement, ABRA, health department and any other official organizations.

Bartender

Nellie's Sports Bar
03.2016 - 03.2021
  • Maintained accurate cash drawer of $500 per shift. Closed out cash register with 100% accuracy and prepared cashier report at end of service.
  • Operated efficiently in high-volume setting with a capacity of 350 customers when full.
  • Received hundreds of beverage orders nightly from wait staff and delivered beverages to guests while keeping up with bar orders.
  • Assisted in developing new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to upsell menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar. Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.

Front Desk Manager

VIDA Fitness
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
  • Mentored and trained new hires, fostering a supportive work environment that facilitated professional growth.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records for the front desk department.
  • Managed team schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels for optimal front desk operations.
  • Handled all deliveries for ingredients for the smoothie bar.
  • Completed and maintained all reports for monthly inventory checks.
  • Hired and managed front desk staff for rooftop Penthouse Pool Club

Sales Representative

VIDA Fitness
07.2014 - 01.2016
  • Exceeded sales goals every single month during the first year of opening.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations while taking customers on tour of the gym to demonstrate benefits.
  • Utilized effective communication and active listening skills to create client rapport to grow profitability.
  • Built strong rapport with clients by understanding needs and clearly demonstrating exact work out plans to meet desired needs.
  • Recommended accurate and effective solutions to customers after listening to their health and wellness goals.
  • Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase sales rate and effectiveness.
  • Trained and mentored three new sales representatives.
  • Helped resolve client problems quickly with superior customer service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2014

Skills

  • Guest experiences
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Creativity
  • High volume environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Speed
  • Multitasking
  • Loyalty

Timeline

Bartender/Manager on Duty

Dirty Goose
04.2021 - 03.2022

Manager on Duty

Nellie's Sports Bar
10.2017 - 03.2021

Bartender

Nellie's Sports Bar
03.2016 - 03.2021

Front Desk Manager

VIDA Fitness
01.2016 - 03.2017

Sales Representative

VIDA Fitness
07.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

James Madison University
Nicholas Genuardi