Edward "Nik" Gerlinger
Hastings,MN
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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
IDM Hospitality Management
Hastings, MN
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Organized bar supplies in stock room to support timely and efficient retrieval and replenishment.
- Followed safety protocols while handling sharp tools or dangerous chemicals.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
Bar Manager
Me N Julio
Hastings, MN
07.2019 - 09.2023
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Maintained cleanliness standards throughout the bar area including countertops, shelves and equipment.
- Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
- Created signature beverages to increase revenue and patron loyalty.
- Developed drink recipes and menus to meet customer preferences while optimizing profitability.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of liquor inventory and purchases for budgeting purposes.
- Ordered and maintained an adequate supply of alcoholic beverages, glassware, garnishes, ice, napkins, straws and other items needed for drinks.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding quality of food or beverage service in a timely manner.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
Bartender
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
Hastings, MN
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Organized bar supplies in stock room to support timely and efficient retrieval and replenishment.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
- Maintained safety and sanitation standards with firm enforcement amongst bar staff.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hastings High School
Hastings, MN06-2009
Skills
- Classic cocktails
- Drink preparation techniques
- Handling difficult customers
- Courteous
- Beverage preparation
- Cash and credit transactions
- Garnishing drinks
- Maintaining a clean bar
- Ordering bar supplies
- Aloha POS
- Changing beer kegs
- Payment processing
- Mixology
- Proficient in mixology
- Beer and wine recommendations
- Cash register operation
- Craft cocktail preparation
- Customer service
- Inventory
- Creative mixology
- Staff management
Timeline
Bartender
IDM Hospitality Management
09.2023 - 01.2025
Bar Manager
Me N Julio
07.2019 - 09.2023
Bartender
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
04.2016 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Hastings High School
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