Simone Bailey
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking sales professional with several years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, persuasively introducing products, implementing pricing models, inventory control and projections, vendor relations, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Corner Bar
New York, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Beverage Consultant
LéLé
New York, New York
01.2024 - Current
- Negotiated competitive prices with suppliers while maintaining quality standards.
- Provided technical advice and guidance on beverage selection, preparation, and presentation techniques.
- Managed all aspects of inventory control including receiving shipments, stocking shelves, rotating stock items accordingly.
- Established pricing strategies to maximize profitability of beverage sales.
- Supervised bar staff including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, providing guidance and monitoring performance.
- Developed beverage menus and pricing structures for new restaurants.
- Identified cost savings opportunities through analysis of purchasing practices and negotiations with vendors.
- Reviewed customer feedback regarding beverage selections and responded accordingly by making changes or additions as needed.
- Tracked sales data to identify trends in customer preferences.
- Created promotional campaigns to increase awareness of specialty cocktails, wines, beers.
Bar Manager
Kokomo Restaurant & Lounge
Brooklyn, NY
12.2020 - 09.2024
- Conduct regular inventory checks to monitor beverage stock levels and prevent overstocking or shortages
- Implement cost-saving measures, such as reducing waste and implementing portion control
- Develop new and innovative beverage recipes and offerings to attract customers and increase sales
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to create beverage pairings for menu items and special events
- Work closely with the marketing team to promote the beverage menu through social media, promotions, and special events
- Provide ongoing training and support to bar staff to ensure they are knowledgeable and skilled in preparing and serving beverages
Head Bartender
Burger & Lobster Flatiron
Manhattan, NY
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Created, mixed, and served cocktails from the menu and as ordered by guests
- Managed bar maintenance, cleanliness, and organization
- Oversaw preparation work and developed product par sheets for seasonal changes
- Led cocktail research and development for menus and bar team
- Conducted weekly administrative tasks, including ordering, inventory, and organization
- Trained new bartenders and executed monthly beverage-focused events
- Engaged guests with friendly conversation to build bar loyalty and encourage repeat business.
- Recommended current products and limited promotions to upsell beverage orders.
Head Bartender
Scores NYC
Manhattan, NY
08.2013 - 11.2017
- Greeted newly seated guests in a timely and friendly manner
- Accurately mixed and poured drinks promptly, including a wide range of complex and simple cocktails
- Excelled in upselling premium cocktails and bottles
- Maintained a clean and welcoming bar appearance for customers
- Participated in promotional spirit events
- Trained and developed new staff members
- Stocked bar with necessary supplies such as liquor, mixers, glassware, and garnishes
- Coordinated inventory storage, ordering and stock rotation
- Enhanced bar operations by eliminating waste, improving bartender and server knowledge and running special events
Education
High School -
Harry S. Truman High School
Bronx, NY06.2008
Skills
- Cocktail Development
- Performance Monitoring
- Budget Development
- Revenue Forecasting
- Customer Relations
- Inventory Management
- Upselling Techniques
- Product Knowledge
- Training and Development
- Service-oriented Mindset
Publications
- Https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/fall-cocktail-flavors/
- Https://cheersonline.com/2022/12/02/what-im-drinking-now-simone-bailey-and-the-french-75/
- Https://www.barandrestaurant.com/people/qa-mixologist-simone-bailey
Timeline
Bartender
Corner Bar
09.2024 - Current
Beverage Consultant
LéLé
01.2024 - Current
Bar Manager
Kokomo Restaurant & Lounge
12.2020 - 09.2024
Head Bartender
Burger & Lobster Flatiron
05.2017 - 02.2021
Head Bartender
Scores NYC
08.2013 - 11.2017
High School -
Harry S. Truman High School
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