I have over 15 years experience in the bar and service industry. Every from bartending to General manager. Even kitchen experience. All within high volume to low volume establishments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Elsewhere Kitchen
03.2023 - Current
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
Bartender
Urban Cocktail
06.2022 - Current
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Assistant Manager
Smoke Shack Bbq (Airport)
05.2020 - 02.2021
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
General Manager
Pigpen Bar
02.2018 - 02.2020
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
Bartender
La Roca Cantina
05.2016 - 09.2018
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.