Richard Mandanici
Matawan,NJ
Summary
Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus.
In addition, my aspirations continue beyond the bar as I am a singer & a Songwriter with a decent following on social media platforms. This has helped me draw people to the bar and forever will have an exponential result as my following grows.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Tommy’s tavern and tap
Sea Girt, New Jersey
11.2024 - Current
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
Bartender
Beach Haus
Belmar, New Jersey
04.2024 - Current
- I Worked in environments such as tap room Bar, including over 20 in house brewed beers that required knowledge to sell.
- Also worked a rooftop Bar ( only one of its kind in Belmar ), with its own unique cocktail list.
- Worked a number for weddings, engagement parties, high school reunions, etc. All of them held at Beach Haus.
Bartender
Asbury Ale House
Asbury, NJ
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
Server / Bartender
The Robinson Ale House
Red Bank, NJ
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
- Ensured that drinks were prepared FAST but also CORRECTLY measured.
Cashier
Whole Foods Market Inc
Marlboro, NJ
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Manager
Zumiez
East Brunswick, NJ
09.2014 - 02.2018
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Oversee sales associates and ensure all guests were being greeted, and helped with what they needed.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-2020
Skills
- Menu Memorization
- Health Codes Compliance
- Suggestive Selling
- Promoting events and specials to my own social media following ( IG 45k ) ( TKTK 1258k ) followers
- Beverage Preparation
- Engaging Personality
- Proficient in Mixology
Timeline
Server
Tommy’s tavern and tap
11.2024 - Current
Bartender
Beach Haus
04.2024 - Current
Bartender
Asbury Ale House
09.2023 - 02.2024
Server / Bartender
The Robinson Ale House
08.2022 - 10.2023
Cashier
Whole Foods Market Inc
05.2018 - 07.2020
Manager
Zumiez
09.2014 - 02.2018
Associate of Arts - Communications
Brookdale Community College