Sean Anderson
Union City,NJ
Summary
Experienced hospitality professional seeking a position in a high-volume bar/restaurant to apply extensive knowledge and expertise in the service industry. Certified in Micros/Aloha NYC Food Protection, possessing exceptional skills in beverage mixing and service, bar inventory management, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong emphasis on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering top-notch results, excelling in providing outstanding service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Renowned for reliability, flexibility, and ability to create positive experiences for patrons.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Musica
New York, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Increasing customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Serving high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Reducing wait times for drinks by efficiently managing bar area and prioritizing orders.
Bartender
Harbor
New York, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Adhering to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Upselling menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Serving high customer volumes, and managing multiple drink orders in fast-paced environment late nights, and weekends.
- Setting up bottle orders, and organizing parades for servers.
- Occasional brunches and special events
Bartender/Server
Hudson Terrace
New York, NY
02.2012 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: This well frequented, fashionable NYC hot spot
- Worked service bar/main bar
- Weekend late nights, occasional weekday events
- Primary responsibilities consisted of ensuring most positive experience for guests possible by providing premiere encounter in this well frequented, fashionable NYC hot spot
- Suggesting and executing cocktail options, in addition to recommendations and explanations on food items on menu
- Duties also include taking of weekly full in house liquor inventory
- This well frequented, fashionable NYC hot spot
Bartender
230 Fifth
New York, NY
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Employed mainly as service bartender, ensuring prompt and accurate interactions with bottle servers, as well as providing service to patrons at bar
- Duties frequently included serving guests for sit down dinners in private party atmosphere catering to mixed clientele with parties from 50-500 guests
Bartender/Server
Hotel Gansevoort
New York, NY
08.2005 - 06.2008
- During day shifts served food and/or drinks to guests in timely manner, while checking back with and taking action to address and correct any concerns if needed
- Evening shifts mainly prepared mixed drinks for both guests and cocktail staff in fast-paced upscale Manhattan rooftop bar
Bartender/Server
Gramercy Park Hotel
New York, NY
08.2003 - 02.2005
- Greeted and served guests, answered questions, and made suggestions regarding food, drinks, and service
- Provided prompt courteous beverage refreshment services, maintaining pleasant atmosphere for guests while working both main and service bars
Education
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Bartender
Musica
03.2023 - Current
Bartender
Harbor
05.2021 - Current
Bartender/Server
Hudson Terrace
02.2012 - 03.2020
Bartender
230 Fifth
10.2009 - 09.2011
Bartender/Server
Hotel Gansevoort
08.2005 - 06.2008
Bartender/Server
Gramercy Park Hotel
08.2003 - 02.2005
University of Minnesota