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Sean Rogers

Columbia,PA

Summary

Energetic food service professional with 7 years of experience. Heavily focused on speed and efficiency while maintaining peak product quality.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Springhouse Brewery
Lancaster, PA
03.2024 - Current
  • Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
  • Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
  • Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
  • Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
  • Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.

Bartender

The Pressroom Restaurant
Lancaster, PA
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
  • Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
  • Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs.
  • Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.

Bartender

Harvest Seasonal Grill
LANCASTER, PA
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • As a bartender at Harvest, in addition to maintaining previous work habits, I: - Routinely came up with drink specials using fresh ingredients. - Broadened my knowledge of liquor, beer, & wine greatly through constant application. - Lead daily pre-shift coachings on LBW information.

Head Bartender & Server

Carrabba's Italian Grill
MECHANICSBURG, PA
04.2019 - 05.2022
  • As a server, I maintained previous work patterns
  • Following promotion to bartender, I: - Maintained consistent knowledge of cocktail recipes & wine pairings, and prepared any beverages for the dining room & bar top. - Managed inventory of LBW and informed management staff when orders would need to be placed. - Managed the added intensity of a much larger seated area with ease and effective time-management.

Sales Associate

Nike
TINTON FALLS, NJ
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Used sales talent to drive retail performance of my individual location. - Positioned myself in high-volume areas to maximize rate of success. - Used tablet-based POS system to make in-the-moment sales while on the floor.

Server & To-Go Specialist

Carrabba's Italian Grill
HOUSTON, TX
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Beginning as a server, I: - Developed a knack for describing food items from a wide menu. - Elevated previous service habits to better suit a casual fine-dining level. - Emphasized my sales capabilities. - Honed problem-solving aptitude, and applied without hesitation. - Effectively ran my section and required minimal assistance during volume. - Learned of and adapted to strong teamwork values.
  • Upon cross-training to To-Go Specialist, I: - Familiarized myself with new systems & seamlessly acted on service needs. - Adapted to a new work pace.

Education

Diploma Program -

Magnolia West HS
05.2017

Skills

  • Performance Improvement
  • Proficient in mixology
  • Inventory Control
  • Time Management
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Team training and development
  • Sales expertise

Timeline

Bartender

Springhouse Brewery
03.2024 - Current

Bartender

The Pressroom Restaurant
03.2023 - 03.2024

Bartender

Harvest Seasonal Grill
05.2022 - 03.2023

Head Bartender & Server

Carrabba's Italian Grill
04.2019 - 05.2022

Sales Associate

Nike
10.2018 - 04.2019

Server & To-Go Specialist

Carrabba's Italian Grill
01.2018 - 09.2018

Diploma Program -

Magnolia West HS
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