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Sophia Ludwig

Houston,TX

Summary

With 20+ years in the restaurant industry, I have a proven track record in staff management and inventory control, consistently exceeding sales goals while fostering a collaborative team environment. Recognized for outstanding mixology skills and an engaging personality.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Bartender/shift Supervisor

Happy Crab
04.2022 - 04.2025
  • Prepared and served beverages following established recipes and presentation standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area to ensure efficient service.
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages.
  • Collaborated with team members to deliver exceptional customer service during peak hours.
  • Trained new bartenders on company policies, drink recipes, and customer service best practices to maintain consistent performance across the team.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.

Private Food Catering, Lead Bartender

Harold’s
01.2020 - 01.2022

• was lead bartender (in the “OUTSMART MAGAZINE” for feature bartender of the month.

• organized all the private catering events.

Sous Chef

Edgewater
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Developed new menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients to enhance dining experience.
  • Trained junior chefs in culinary techniques and food preparation processes.
  • Managed inventory control, minimizing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.

General Manager

Libby’s Sports Bar & Grill
01.2015 - 02.2018
  • Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations for enhanced team productivity.
  • Oversaw financial reporting, budgeting, and cost control measures to maintain profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.

Bar Manager

Jaguars
03.2012 - 01.2015

Education

High School Diploma -

Pulaski High
Milwaukee, WI

No Degree - Real Estate

Real Estate U
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Suggestive selling
  • Staff management
  • Inventory
  • Mixology
  • Outgoing personality

Timeline

Lead Bartender/shift Supervisor

Happy Crab
04.2022 - 04.2025

Private Food Catering, Lead Bartender

Harold’s
01.2020 - 01.2022

Sous Chef

Edgewater
01.2018 - 01.2020

General Manager

Libby’s Sports Bar & Grill
01.2015 - 02.2018

Bar Manager

Jaguars
03.2012 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Pulaski High

No Degree - Real Estate

Real Estate U
Sophia Ludwig