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Sean Nicholas

Merrimack,NH

Summary

Customer-oriented hospitality, team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Bartender

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted host of event with fulfilling their catering needs for events held in function room.
  • Bartended private events for parties between 20-70 guests for special events such as work outings, wedding rehearsals, birthday parties and baby/bridal showers.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.


Lead Bartender/ Server

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
03.2015 - Current
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Bar Manager

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for liquors, beer, and wines.
  • Provided support to servers and bartenders when needed during peak hours.
  • Performed daily opening and closing duties such as setting up the registers, and counting money.
  • Created staffing schedule weekly for bar staff.

Assistant Manager

Chunky's Cinema Pub
09.2013 - 03.2015
  • Managed up to 25 employees on any given day.
  • Encouraged and educated wait staff in up-sell and suggestive menu item sale techniques.
  • Managed server cash outs and tips.
  • Completed daily sales reports at the end of each closing shift.
  • Conducted interviews with potential employees.
  • Updated company website with upcoming promotions and specials.

Head Server

Chunky's Cinema Pub
01.2012 - 03.2015
  • Trained new staff on restaurant operations and policies to strengthen performance.
  • Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
  • Observed servers to provide feedback and coaching in areas requiring improvement.
  • Handled cash and credit card payments from guests.
  • Generated sales through direct customer interaction, and suggestive selling techniques,
  • Took orders from guests accurately and in a timely manner.

Education

Hospitality Administration And Management

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
05.2013

Skills

  • Efficient multitasking
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Excellent Communication
  • Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
  • Collaboration and Teamwork

Timeline

Bar Manager

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
05.2023 - 08.2024

Event Bartender

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
11.2022 - Current

Lead Bartender/ Server

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
03.2015 - Current

Assistant Manager

Chunky's Cinema Pub
09.2013 - 03.2015

Head Server

Chunky's Cinema Pub
01.2012 - 03.2015

Hospitality Administration And Management

Southern New Hampshire University
Sean Nicholas