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Sai Naidu

Bartender
Cincinnati,Ohio

Summary

Hardworking Bartender with experience in both volume bars and large-scale casual dining establishments. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Capable, confident, and passionate about providing an experience for guests and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Strong history of exceptional service in high volume establishments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Bartender

Japp’s
03.2024 - Current
  • Crafted classic and house cocktails with accuracy, consistency, and speed during high volume weekend nights.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Received, made, rang in, and cashed out multiple orders at a time on Toast POS.

Lead Bartender

The Establishment Oakley
10.2023 - Current
  • Serve high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Keep alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Follow strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Perform opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Keep bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

Bartender Shift Manager

Morelein Lager House
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.

Assis

Morelein Lager House
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Lead Server

Morelein Lager House
11.2021 - 03.2023
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

Junior Sous Chef

Fukuryu Ramen
02.2019 - 08.2020
  • Delivered verbal culinary instruction and assignments to 6 kitchen staff members daily to promote successful dining experiences for clients.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Led team by example in preparing items accurately and according to high-quality standards.
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Successfully completed kitchen product inventory as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
05.2001 -

Timeline

Bartender

Japp’s
03.2024 - Current

Lead Bartender

The Establishment Oakley
10.2023 - Current

Bartender Shift Manager

Morelein Lager House
03.2023 - 11.2023

Assis

Morelein Lager House
01.2022 - 09.2023

Lead Server

Morelein Lager House
11.2021 - 03.2023

Junior Sous Chef

Fukuryu Ramen
02.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Cincinnati
05.2001 -

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