Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. 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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Bartender
Cleberity Edge - RCCL
02.2023 - Current
Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing bar area and prioritizing orders.
Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining safe atmosphere for all guests.
Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
Participated in promotional events, representing establishment positively while showcasing signature cocktails.
Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to develop creative food pairings that complemented beverage offerings.
Contributed to positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Consistently met or exceeded sales targets by upselling premium products without compromising guest satisfaction.
Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Bartender
Thomson Cruise (Marella Cruises)
6 2017 - 03.2023
Inventory of bar stock Alcohol and Snacks
Inventory for Cigarettes and Tobacco
Taking order and Serving them
Achieving th daily targets.
Up sell new and expensive products for better revenue specially company focus brands and promoting specialty cocktails from different bars on vessel
Organizing events take place in bar as bartender in charge as Captain cocktail party, sail away party, deck party etc.
Taking care of opening and closing of bar and requesting for daily requisition is food and beverages on system as allocated daily budget by bar manager
Taking care of sanitizing and filling up temperatures logs as per company standards 9
Promotion of different kinds of packages to guest like all inclusive or all inclusive premium package for revenue for company and individual incentive as well 10
Ensure compliance with provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations 11
May train and supervise other bartenders and bar staff 12
May hire and dismiss staff from their duties 13
Working in allocated Bar Achieving daily targets.
Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing bar area and prioritizing orders
Maintained clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas
Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits
Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift
ACTING F&B MANAGER
Mumbai Cricket Association
03.2012 - 05.2017
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Taking booking of the parties and handling the parties
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Looking out the logistics part
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Having Co-ordination with Purchase, Maintenance, Security and Accounts department.
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