SUMMARY
Bar Manager with 5+ years of experience bartending and leading teams. Proven record of creating products and experiences that maximize customer satisfaction. Adept at multiple facets of bar operations, including managing staff and inventory, controlling costs, and ensuring total cleanliness.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bar Manager
UNDERTOW, Scottsdale, AZ
September 2018–Present
- Created and marketed 3 original canned cocktails in response to the pandemic, bringing in $32,000 in sales
- Manage and create content for bar Instagram page with 31k+ followers, increasing number of followers by 120% since taking responsibility
- Lead team of 20+ bar and wait staff, including training, scheduling, and evaluating performance
- Control budgeted inventory and labor costs, keeping expenses within budget every quarter
- Monitor bar health and safety, consistently receiving highest possible grade from health inspection agency
Bartender
ALIBI, Phoenix, AZ
July 2016–August 2018
- Oversaw beer, wine, and liquor inventory, consulting on alcohol choices and making purchases to restock supply
- Curated craft beer selection, increasing beverage sales by 15% in 6-month period
- Worked with chefs to create a food and wine pairing suggestion list, increasing wine sales by 12% in summer 2017
- Served beer, wine, and craft cocktails to up to 300 customers per night with high order accuracy
EDUCATION
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Honors: cum laude (GPA: 3.7/4.0) May 2016
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Conversational in Spanish