Stephen Aniello
Fort Lauderdale,USA
Summary
Dependable and driven bartender with an independent approach to handling high-volume customer loads. Experienced in assisting wait staff with drinks and food orders. Excel at building relationships and multitasking to support team needs. Passionate about serving customers in a warm, efficient, and courteous manner, always exceeding expectations. Maintain poise and a sense of humor even in demanding environments. History of exceptional service. Eager to bring skills and dedication to a new opportunity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
The Well
Wilton Manors, FL
02.2023 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Bartender
Hamburger Marys
Wilton Manors, FL
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Bartender
Georgies Alibi
Wilton Manors, FL
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Bartender
Rumors Bar & Grill
Wilton Manors, FL, USA
02.2013 - 08.2019
- Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare cocktails, and serve patrons quickly and efficiently
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits
- Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors
- Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age
- Built a loyal following that would visit the establishment regularly
Bartender
Infinity Lounge
Wilton Manors, FL, USA
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings to enhance bar reputation
- Developed new signature cocktails to enhance bar reputation and increase profits
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar
Bartender
Dapur Asian Tapas And Lounge
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits
- Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers
- Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings to enhance bar reputation
- Developed new signature cocktails to enhance bar reputation and increase profits
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options
Bartender/catering
Self Employed
San Diego, CA, USA
12.2010 - 11.2012
- Recruited and trained bartenders and barbacks and scouted and auditioned performers for various special events
Bartender
Briny Riverfront/Briny Downtown
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
01.2010 - 10.2010
- Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors
- Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events
Bar Manager/Bartender
Limoncello Bar And Restaurant (Currently RoK Burger)
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
02.2006 - 01.2010
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events
- Reduced labor costs by improving employee schedules and workflows to capitalize on individual strengths and better meet forecasted customer demands
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options
- Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings to enhance bar reputation
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers
Education
Associate of Science - undefined
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FLHigh School Diploma - undefined
Northeast High School
Oakland Park, FLSkills
- Responsible alcohol service
- Able to lift 50 pounds or more
- Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
- Collaborative Engagement
- Clear and effective communication
- Fast learner
- Trustworthy Performance
- Managing Multiple Client Interactions
- Beverage Crafting
- Skilled in High-Volume Environments
- Cash and credit transactions
Certification
SafeServ certified
Timeline
Bartender
The Well
02.2023 - Current
Bartender
Hamburger Marys
06.2021 - 02.2023
Bartender
Georgies Alibi
06.2019 - 06.2020
Bartender
Rumors Bar & Grill
02.2013 - 08.2019
Bartender
Infinity Lounge
09.2012 - 01.2014
Bartender
Dapur Asian Tapas And Lounge
12.2011 - 12.2012
Bartender/catering
Self Employed
12.2010 - 11.2012
Bartender
Briny Riverfront/Briny Downtown
01.2010 - 10.2010
Bar Manager/Bartender
Limoncello Bar And Restaurant (Currently RoK Burger)
02.2006 - 01.2010
Associate of Science - undefined
Broward College
High School Diploma - undefined
Northeast High School