Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits who engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Beertender
BottleTheory
12.2022 - Current
Educated patrons on various beer styles, enhancing their appreciation and enjoyment.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently serving beer and offering pairing suggestions.
Maintained a clean and organized bar environment for improved customer experience.
Bartender
Cotton House/Triangle Beer Co
10.2022 - Current
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Assisted in the setup of private events, accommodating specific client requests.
Self Employed
Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current
Sports Card investor. Buy and sell baseball, football, soccer, basketball and hockey cards.
Sell online, through consignment and in person at card shows.
Bartender
Upper Deck Sports Pub
02.2011 - 03.2020
Key manager in charge of locking up and overseeing place when there.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender
Carolina Ale House
09.2009 - 02.2011
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked.
Performed opening and closing duties.
GM/Bartender
The Bell Tree Tavern
06.2008 - 08.2009
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Bar Manager
Tony's Oyster Bar
03.2007 - 06.2008
Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
Shrunk inventory through proactive evaluation and adjustment of vendor relationships.
General Manager
Main Street Cheese Steaks
04.2005 - 02.2007
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
Security Manager
Bar Anticipation
01.2003 - 04.2005
Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty.
Investigated incidents and wrote reports.
Education
Brookdale Community College
1996
Graduate - undefined
Manalapan High School
1995
Skills
Suggestive Selling
Responsible Serving
Anticipating Guest Needs
Knowledge of Craft and Microbrews
Bar Promotional Planning
Labor Cost Controls
Supply Ordering
Timeline
Beertender
BottleTheory
12.2022 - Current
Bartender
Cotton House/Triangle Beer Co
10.2022 - Current
Self Employed
Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current
Bartender
Upper Deck Sports Pub
02.2011 - 03.2020
Bartender
Carolina Ale House
09.2009 - 02.2011
GM/Bartender
The Bell Tree Tavern
06.2008 - 08.2009
Bar Manager
Tony's Oyster Bar
03.2007 - 06.2008
General Manager
Main Street Cheese Steaks
04.2005 - 02.2007
Security Manager
Bar Anticipation
01.2003 - 04.2005
Graduate - undefined
Manalapan High School
Brookdale Community College
Similar Profiles
ANDREA BLUEANDREA BLUE
Office Manager at Recovery InnovationsOffice Manager at Recovery Innovations