Ron Samuels
Summary
Capable team player passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Strong history of exceptional service in bar/nightclub establishments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Iron Oaks Taproom
08.2023 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
Bartender
Side Quest Game Lounge
03.2022 - Current
- Keep bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
- Prepare food and cocktails to company specifications
- Perform opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, prepare cash drawer
- Organize bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- Follow alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
- Explained daily specials and promotions to exceed daily sales goals
Bartender
The Pink Boot
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Needham Broughton High School
Raleigh, NCSome College (No Degree) - Information Technology
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Changing Beer Kegs
- Suggestive Selling
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
- Preparing garnishes
- Responsible alcohol service
- Attending multiple customers
- Highly reliable
Hobbies
Brazilian Jujitsu purple belt currently training MMA
Timeline
Bartender
Iron Oaks Taproom
08.2023 - Current
Bartender
Side Quest Game Lounge
03.2022 - Current
Bartender
The Pink Boot
05.2021 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Needham Broughton High School
Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology
Central Piedmont Community College
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