Philip Helen

Bartender

Patrick’s

05.2003 - 03.2020

Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
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.
Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
Developed loyal clientele by engaging in friendly conversations and providing exceptional service.
Managed inventory to prevent shortages, conducting weekly stock checks and placing timely orders.
Increased repeat customer numbers, creating welcoming atmosphere and remembering regulars' favorite drinks.
Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, routinely checking and documenting bar cleanliness and equipment functionality.
Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.