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Bartender

Noah Clark

Bartender
Knoxville,TN

Summary

Highly proficient in team building/ management. I have acquired basic accounting, mixology, and logistics knowledge as well as excellent up selling skills. I total, approximately, 6 years of customer service and retail sales experience, as well as 1 year of warehouse/ logistics, and 3 years of experience in the service industry. I’m 22 years old with an extremely strong work ethic and "Take Action" mindset. I possess a very upbeat, energetic, and all around positive, personality that has shown to be useful in the aspect of employee/guest relations and team development. I also have plenty of experience with food safety, alcohol safety, inventory management, and fast paced work environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Supervisor

East Coast Wings + Grill
Statesville , NC
2021.02 - 2024.07
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
  • Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
  • Recorded meal selections and transactions in microsystem to deliver prompt service.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
  • Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
  • Inspected bar area to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Conducted inventory of supplies, liquor and beer.
  • Trained new bartenders on proper alcohol handling techniques and customer service etiquette.
  • Monitored daily sales transactions to ensure accuracy.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints or issues quickly and courteously.
  • Enforced all state laws pertaining to the sale of alcohol, tobacco, food items.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and policies.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current drink recipes and promotions.
  • Provided exemplary customer service at all times while interacting with patrons.
  • Maintained accurate records of financial transactions using POS systems.
  • Reported any discrepancies in cash register funds to management.
  • Oversaw the opening and closing procedures including counting money drawers and preparing bank deposits.
  • Managed employee performance through coaching, counseling, mentoring and disciplining as needed.
  • Performed weekly ordering of necessary supplies such as glasses, mixers and garnishes.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations of the bar area ensuring compliance with health codes and sanitation standards.
  • Supervised cleanliness of guest service areas before, during and after service.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Monitored daily checklists and side worksheets to keep other bar staff members on task.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
  • Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
  • Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
  • Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.

Warehouse Order Selector

Merchants Distributors, LLC
Lenoir , NC
2022.04 - 2022.10
  • Optimized project completion time by multitasking duties using heavy equipment.
  • Pulled merchandise to fulfill orders to specification.
  • Assembled customer orders from stock and placed orders on pallets for shipping department.
  • Picked products by matching numbers and product descriptions using voice audio headset.
  • Shrink-wrapped and labeled customer orders and moved to loading dock staging area using electronic pallet jack or walkie-rider equipment.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
  • Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
  • Used forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and overhead cranes to move items throughout facility.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
  • Maintained knowledge of federal, state and local regulations to enforce adherence to requirements in daily operations and advise management on policy changes necessary for compliance.
  • Labeled pallets with proper information for storage in correct locations within warehouse.
  • Efficiently dealt with changes, delays and unexpected events to ensure customers received products on time.
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
  • Used hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts safely and efficiently.

Warehouse Worker

Target
Newton , NC
2021.03 - 2021.08
  • Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
  • Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
  • Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Counted and stocked different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
  • Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
  • Moved large and bulky items manually or with equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts.
  • Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number.
  • Labeled customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays in loading and shipping of ordered goods.
  • Complied with all local, state and federal requirements involving shipping and handling of hazardous materials.
  • Logged unit quantities and entered data into inventory database.
  • Accessed elevated products from manlifts and high-reach ladders.
  • Employed first-in first-out protocols to reduce waste.

Customer Service Staff Member/ Supervisor

Publix Super Markets Inc
Mooresville , NC
2017.03 - 2021.03
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
  • Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions.
  • Assisted customers in making payments on accounts and setting up payment plans.
  • Fielded customer complaints and queries, fast-tracking them for problem resolution.
  • Delivered service and support to each customer, paving way for future business opportunities.
  • Upheld strict quality control policies and procedures during customer interactions.
  • Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Escalated customer concerns, store issues and inventory requirements to supervisors.
  • Remained constantly aware of customer activity to ensure safe and secure shopping environment.
  • Answered multiple inbound calls per day and directed to individuals or departments.
  • Recommended improvements to products and services to mitigate complaints.
  • Trained new employees on procedures and policies to maximize team performance.
  • Worked with Customer Service/Store/Assistant Store Managers to develop customer service improvement initiatives.
  • Supported operational improvements and resolution of problems to deliver top-notch customer service.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Beginnings Christian Academy
Sherrills Ford
03.2018

Skills

  • Technologically savvy
  • Adaptive team player
  • Process optimization
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Stockroom procedures
  • Retail sales customer service
  • Store maintenance
  • In-store support
  • Promotional support
  • High-energy attitude
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Conflict mediation
  • Customer relations
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Quality control
  • Food handling procedures
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Inventory stocking
  • Facility Cleaning
  • Safety awareness
  • Deboning
  • Safe food handling
  • Training & Development
  • Team building
  • People skills
  • Multitasking
  • Computer skills
  • Relationship building
  • Active listening
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Flexible
  • Payment Processing
  • Basic Accounting
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Point of Sale Systems
  • Inventory
  • Outstanding Customer Service
  • Team Training and Development
  • Organizational Ability
  • Marketing and Sales Experience
  • Staff Management
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Performance Improvement

Timeline

Warehouse Order Selector

Merchants Distributors, LLC
2022.04 - 2022.10

Warehouse Worker

Target
2021.03 - 2021.08

Bartender/Supervisor

East Coast Wings + Grill
2021.02 - 2024.07

Customer Service Staff Member/ Supervisor

Publix Super Markets Inc
2017.03 - 2021.03

High School Diploma -

New Beginnings Christian Academy
Noah ClarkBartender