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Rye McGuire

Rye McGuire

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience at Dryhop Brewing, excelling in mixology and staff management. Proven track record of driving sales through exceptional customer service and effective bar restocking. Adept at training new hires and ensuring compliance with health codes, fostering a safe and welcoming environment for guests.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender/Server

Dryhopbrewing
02.2023 - Current
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Bartender

Big Star Wrigleyville
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.

Server

Happy Camper Pizzeria
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Online Sales Representative

Studio41 Home Design
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
  • Corresponded with online customers to address questions or complaints about products, policies, or shipping methods.
  • Managed financial tracking, inventory coordination and social media marketing.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure best prices for products.
  • Tracked inventory and reviewed retail trends to make timely and proactive business decisions.

High Potential Leader

Argo Tea
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
  • Payroll for a team of 20+ team members
  • On boarding and off boarding of multiple locations throughout the Chicagoland area
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

2nd Assistant Manager

Zumiez
10.2016 - 11.2018
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Front End Supervisor

Party City
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Monitored cash drawers in five checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance

City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06-2020

Skills

  • Health codes compliance
  • Mixology
  • Basic accounting
  • Bar restocking
  • Safe service compliance
  • Cash register operation
  • Bar service preparation
  • New hire training
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Staff management
  • Marketing and sales experience

Certification

BASSET

Food Handlers

Level One Cicerone

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Dryhopbrewing
02.2023 - Current

Bartender

Big Star Wrigleyville
08.2022 - 06.2023

Server

Happy Camper Pizzeria
10.2021 - 01.2023

Online Sales Representative

Studio41 Home Design
06.2020 - 06.2021

High Potential Leader

Argo Tea
07.2019 - 06.2020

2nd Assistant Manager

Zumiez
10.2016 - 11.2018

Front End Supervisor

Party City
10.2015 - 02.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance

City Colleges of Chicago

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