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Leadership Experience
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Bartender

Richard Binner

North Tonawanda,NY

Summary

Experienced Bar Manager with a proven track record in bar and restaurant operations. Demonstrates resourcefulness, strong work ethic, and meticulous attention to detail. Recognized for exceptional leadership abilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Bar Manager

Mister Sizzles
Buffalo, NY
06.2022 - Current
  • Manage and oversee a prominent craft cocktail program
  • Established inventory standards company wide while collaborating the launch and development of an inventory system at the director level
  • Implemented one of the largest cocktail and beer ToGo programs in the area focused on increasing revenue
  • Creating innovative seasonal cocktails while utilizing popular industry trends
  • Procure all bar inventory ensuring best available price breaks are obtained based on product usage.

Bar Manager

Santoras Pizza Pub And Grill
Cheektowaga, NY
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Manage all aspects related to the beverage side of the business
  • Recruit, train and develop a star bartending team in a high volume, fast paced environment
  • Run various sales promotions, contests and tasting events with local beverage vendors
  • Perform weekly inventory and ordering while reviewing sales trends and introducing new beverages based on current demand
  • Ensure all closing manager duties are fulfilled including nightly deposit, safe count and final walk through.

Bar Team leader

Bravo Cucina Italiana
Cheektowaga, NY
05.2007 - 03.2020
  • Perform key holder responsibilities such as opening and closing the restaurant, nightly deposits, as well as balancing the drawers and safe
  • Supervise, train and recruit bar staff
  • Perform Weekly inventory
  • Review our Food and Beverage Loss Report and implement techniques for minimizing product loss
  • Place all liquor and beverage orders with vendors ensuring optimal stock levels based on sales forecast
  • Educate and train wait staff on upselling liquor and beverage options with a focus on increasing check averages.

Bartender/bar back/server

Millennium Hotel
Cheektowaga, NY
05.2006 - 05.2007
  • Provide outstanding hospitality for guests in various serving roles
  • Utilize knowledge of mixed beverages, specialty liquors and craft beers and provide wait staff with well-prepared drinks in a timely fashion.

Bartender

Sandy Beach Yacht Club
Grand Island, NY
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Prepare a variety of beverages for club members and their guests
  • Tend bar for various club events and parties
  • Ensure responsible consumption of alcohol of members and guests.

Education

H.S Regents Diploma -

Grand Island Senior High School
Grand Island, NY
01.2004

Undergraduate in general studies - nursing

Erie County Community College
Buffalo, NY

Skills

Certifications

  • TIPS
  • Bar Smarts
  • Inventory Management
  • Craftable
  • Xtra Chef

Menu development

Revenue Forecasting

Restaurant Management

Staff Training

Shift Scheduling

References

  • Brian Windschitl, COO, Mister Sizzles, (716)-989-1851
  • Rob Rush, Former Director of Operations, Santoras Pizza Pub and Grill, 716-984-7365
  • Salvatore Labarbera, Taproom Manager, Big Ditch Brewing Company, (716)-870-4407

Leadership Experience

Had the pleasure of serving for several years as an officer within the Kenmore Volunteer Fire Department. First for two years as Emergency Medical Services Lieutenant providing medical guidance and care. Followed by two years as Firematic Lieutenant. Rank included leading operations during fires and various incidents under the command of the chief or captain on scene.

Timeline

Bar Manager

Mister Sizzles
06.2022 - Current

Bar Manager

Santoras Pizza Pub And Grill
11.2020 - 06.2022

Bar Team leader

Bravo Cucina Italiana
05.2007 - 03.2020

Bartender/bar back/server

Millennium Hotel
05.2006 - 05.2007

Bartender

Sandy Beach Yacht Club
01.2005 - 01.2007

H.S Regents Diploma -

Grand Island Senior High School

Undergraduate in general studies - nursing

Erie County Community College

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