Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Zachary Morrison

Charlotte

Summary

Dependable and driven Bar Manager with extensive knowledge of Sushi and Asian cuisine. Cultivated and educated in classic and craft style cocktails, and market trends. Prepared to offer management and service expertise gained over 15 years of experience.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Bartender

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Charlotte
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Supervised bar staff to ensure efficient service and adherence to standards.
  • Curated 2 seasonal cocktail menus based on market trends, product availability and cost effectiveness.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area during busy shifts.
  • Managed inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed to maintain stock.
  • Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
  • Demonstrated knowledge about wines, beers, spirits and cocktails by providing detailed descriptions upon request.
  • Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.

Bartender

Midtown Sundries Denver
08.2022 - 09.2024
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.

Bar Manager

CO Sushi
07.2017 - 08.2022
  • Curated seasonal cocktail menus for 7 locations based on current trends and product availability
  • Staged and photographed new cocktails for social media pages and advertising
  • Collaborated with owner and marketing director to produce new specials and menu items
  • Trained new employees company wide, while ensuring proper recipe builds and consistency
  • Oversaw all aspects of day-to-day operations including directing and correcting staff, ensuring proper cleanliness of entire restaurant, maintaining proper music selections and sound levels etc
  • Ordered precise weekly liquor deliveries based on previous sales, inventory and current specials
  • Organized periodic deep-cleans based on restaurant needs
  • Prepared daily reports, applied comps and voids for employees, and created new menu buttons using Aloha POS software

Bar Manager

Savannah Cocktail CO.
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees
  • Educated employees on new liquors and trends
  • Curated two bounteous cocktail programs, and worked with the owner to convert into a "pop-up" bar for Christmas
  • Staged and photographed new cocktails for social media pages and advertising
  • Developed unique events and special promotions, including "Jingle - A Pop-Up Bar" and numerous private events and parties to drive sales
  • Worked with the Event Manager to promote events and specials throughout the city on foot and on several Social Media platforms
  • Oversaw daily operations of the bar including but not limited to: weekly inventory and ordering, directing and managing staff, providing the owner with daily sales summaries and various reports etc

Bar Manager

Arooga's Grill House And Sports Bar
08.2010 - 08.2015
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers
  • Provided owners with daily sales summaries and various reports, ensuring proper closing procedures

In-Store Training Coordinator

Red Robin
07.2006 - 08.2008
  • Determined employee qualifications by reviewing online questionnaires, reviewing resumes, and conducting in-person interviews
  • Assisted HR in maintaining proper employee files, ensuring I-9 documentation, W-4s, and other various pertinent documents
  • Oriented new employees through meetings with 15+ new employees
  • Organized training schedules and guided "Certified Designated Trainers" while ensuring effective training and maintaining proper labor percentages
  • Assisted HR in the planning of yearly trainer parties for our district

Education

High School Diploma -

Central Dauphin High School
Harrisburg, PA

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of spirits and classic and craft style cocktails
  • In-depth knowledge and experience with Aloha, Toast, PosiTouch and Micros POS software
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Menu development
  • Social media marketing
  • Expert mixology
  • Inventory control

Certification

  • Licensed REALTOR in North Carolina

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Bartender

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
11.2024 - 06.2025

Bartender

Midtown Sundries Denver
08.2022 - 09.2024

Bar Manager

CO Sushi
07.2017 - 08.2022

Bar Manager

Savannah Cocktail CO.
01.2016 - 03.2017

Bar Manager

Arooga's Grill House And Sports Bar
08.2010 - 08.2015

In-Store Training Coordinator

Red Robin
07.2006 - 08.2008

High School Diploma -

Central Dauphin High School

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