Tara Truman
Renton,Wa
Summary
Bar manager with a proven track record at Stockton's Restaurant & Spirits, excelling in foodservice management and compliance with health codes. Recognized for optimizing inventory and enhancing customer satisfaction through attentive service and problem-solving skills. Committed to maintaining high standards while driving revenue growth and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
Stockton's Restaurant & Spirits
04.2015 - 04.2025
- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Guaranteed optimal beverage stock by assessing inventory and collaborating with owners for corrective action planning to limit expenses.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Bartender Shift Manager
Gloria's Restaurant
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
- Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables, and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Bartender
Boots Tavern
12.2011 - 01.2013
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Skills
- Foodservice management
- FOH operations oversight
- Health codes compliance
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Skilled housekeeper
- Responsible and dependable
References
Randy Stockton Restaurant Owner (253) 224-7968
Carisa Butterworth Kitchen Manager (425) 213-2688
Timeline
Bar Manager
Stockton's Restaurant & Spirits
04.2015 - 04.2025
Bartender Shift Manager
Gloria's Restaurant
01.2013 - 04.2015
Bartender
Boots Tavern
12.2011 - 01.2013