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DURGA SAI PRASAD KONDAIGUNTA
bartender
BANGALORE
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Mixologist/Assistant Bar Manager
BLR BREWING .CO
BANGALORE
06.2022 - Current
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
- Implemented quality control initiatives while creating house-made cocktails, juice and preparations to reduce downtime and increase revenue.
- Capitalized on opportunities to advance operations and mixology knowledge, enhancing customer service with refined and current expertise.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Prepared classic, modern and unique cocktails for each customer.
MIXOLOGIST
GRAND ESTANCIA
SALEM
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared classic, modern and unique cocktails for each customer.
- Maintained quality of garnishes, juices and other perishables by preparing new stock daily.
- Input orders into system at point of sale and created guest checks.
- Stored supplies according to bar policies and health code requirements.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
Head Bartender
BLACK ORCHID
CHENNAI
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
Bartender
SOMAA RESTO BAR
VISAKHAPATNAM
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Bartender Assistant
VIVANTA BY TAJ
HYDERABAD
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
Education
Bachelor of Science - CATERING SCIENCE&HOTEL MANAGEMENT
06.2011 - 05.2015
Intermediate - undefined
SSC - undefined
Skills
Smart working nature
Verbal and written communication
Team Building
Training and mentoring
Safety awareness
Mixology expertise
Recruitment
Workflow planning
Cost controls
Recipes and menu planning
Software
Timeline
Mixologist/Assistant Bar Manager - BLR BREWING .CO
06.2022 - Current
MIXOLOGIST - GRAND ESTANCIA
09.2021 - 06.2022
Head Bartender - BLACK ORCHID
07.2019 - 09.2021
Bartender - SOMAA RESTO BAR
03.2018 - 07.2019
Bartender Assistant - VIVANTA BY TAJ
09.2016 - 08.2017
SUN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - Bachelor of Science, CATERING SCIENCE&HOTEL MANAGEMENT
06.2011 - 05.2015
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OPEN SCHOOLING - Intermediate,
GOWTHAM ENGLISH MEDIUM HIGH SCHOOL - SSC,