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Thomas Silvear

Beaufort,SC

Summary

Dynamic Lead Bartender with a proven track record in creating unique customer experiences and optimizing inventory management. Skilled in training staff and implementing suggestive selling techniques to enhance service quality and revenue.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Bartender

Truffles Cafe, Sea Pines
Hilton Head Island, SC
02.2022 - 04.2026
  • Enhanced inventory management processes to minimize waste and improve supply order efficiency.
  • Bartender for evening bar shifts six nights a week and four-day shifts, maintaining high service standards.
  • Redesigned drink prep stations to support faster service and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Analyzed and managed weekly liquor inventory counts, effectively addressing stock variances and shrinkage issues.
  • Maintained
  • Supervised bar area maintenance, focusing on cleanliness and organization to meet sanitation requirements.
  • Monitored and refined cash handling processes, resulting in improved accuracy of daily financial reports and reduced discrepancies.
  • Enhanced customer retention by fostering a warm and engaging ambiance that encourages patron engagement.
  • Monitored and enforced alcohol awareness guidelines to promote a safe and enjoyable environment for guests.
  • Ensured compliance with state laws governing alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

General Manager

Stats Sports Bar & Restaurant
Houston, TX
06.2007 - 03.2020
  • Managed daily operations with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining streamlined workflows.
  • Designed and conducted staff training sessions to elevate team skills and ensure exceptional service standards.
  • Directed inventory control processes to ensure optimal stock levels and reduce excess waste.
  • Evaluated sales data to uncover trends and refine strategies for revenue maximization.
  • Engaged with vendors to acquire favorable pricing and improve menu variety for enhanced customer satisfaction.
  • Managed a diverse team of 40 staff members in front-of-house and back-of-house roles to optimize service delivery and workflow.
  • Analyzed sales trends and implemented strategies to maintain monthly liquor sales at $160,000.

Lead Instuctor

Texas Server Certification
Houston, TX
02.2001 - 03.2020

Facilitated learning of Texas laws and rules governing alcohol service to enhance student understanding and compliance.

Educated students on recognizing signs of intoxication and implementing intervention strategies to ensure compliance with regulations.

Designed and implemented testing criteria to verify that student education were in compliance with Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulations.

Facilitated training and assessment for over 11,000 students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
06-1990

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Staff management
  • Suggestive selling
  • Inventory
  • South Carolina Alcohol Seller Server Course

Timeline

Lead Bartender

Truffles Cafe, Sea Pines
02.2022 - 04.2026

General Manager

Stats Sports Bar & Restaurant
06.2007 - 03.2020

Lead Instuctor

Texas Server Certification
02.2001 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of South Carolina