Owen Kerins
Boulder,CO
Summary
Dynamic server and bartender with proven success at Capriccio, standing out in high-pressure environments. Skilled in upselling and crafting tailored cocktails, routinely surpassing sales targets. Renowned for exceptional customer relations and ability to switch roles whenever needed. Fostering strong connections with guests while leading teams to deliver the finest service possible. Seeking to Work a full time position as a bartender. Nevertheless experienced in numerous other roles, and wiling to carry out.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server and Bartender
Capriccio
06.2021 - 04.2025
- Full time position often working 7 nights and week and doubles on the weekend as a server.
- Handled customers requests to satisfaction with excellent knowledge of our menu and ingredients. Offering options for tables with allergies as well as suggestions of top sellers.
- Communicated thoroughly with kitchen staff to synchronize order timing. Repeatedly accommodating custom off menu items, requested to be prepared per consumers liking.
- Making and serving mixed drinks in high volume conditions along with the creation of new ones, keeping buyers stimulated.
- Retained our recipes for tailored cocktail menu that would frequently be redesigned. in addition to our wine selection. On top of mastery in all classic mixed drinks.
- Developed strong social skills and charisma across the floor. Warm welcoming new comers and establishing relationships with regulars.
- Handling of many private parties such as baby showers, birthdays, funerals, ect. Servicing upwards of 30 guests in addition to setting up/breaking down the designated room with pleasant items. Commonly flowers, gifts, and posters.
- Making beverages (cocktails included), preparing deserts, wrapping food, all while serving in full house intervals. Peak hours managing up to 9 tables simultaneously. Including multitasking between indoor and outdoor dining.
- Consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets for weekly specials and alcohol purchases.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of server and bartender stations, staying late to reset the environment for the following shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Somers High School
Somers, NY06.2022
Skills
- efficiency in high pressure atmospheres
- Upselling
- Effective memory retention
- cash handling
- physical stamina
- customer relations
- Team leadership
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Server and Bartender
Capriccio
06.2021 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Somers High School
Domain Knowledge
- Photography and cinematography Producer along with post production editing.
capable of incorporating this into brand focused content for promotional use or marketing.
- Active intraday trader in the index futures market plus strategic investor. (personal practice)
developed strong risk management and real time, precise execution.