Bar Manager Fine Dining

Matthew Wright

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Professional Summary

I am a creative bartender with over 16 years of

experience serving wine, liquor and beer in casual to fine dining environments and a total of 24 years in the restaurant industry. Reliable, hardworking and skilled in assessing customer needs and expectations. Available 40+ hours per week, including holidays,

weekends and evenings.

Work History

2019-05 -

2020-07

Bartender

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Del Mar, CA

Took customer orders and capitalized on

opportunities to sell special beverage and food

options.

Maintained accurate cash drawer of $500 per

shift.

Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and

organized to meet expected demands.

2017-09 -

2019-05

Head Bartender

Blue Water Grill, Carlsbad, CA

Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly

resolving discrepancies for accuracy.

Performed opening and closing duties of

establishment, including printing sales reports,

setting up bar for next shift, counting cash drawer and taking inventory.

Trained 5 new bartenders on all aspects of job,

including drink preparation, up-selling techniques, maintaining customer relationships, garnish

preparation and sanitation regulations.

Contact

Address

San Diego, CA, 92129

Phone

760-***-****

E-mail

***************@*****.**

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Skills

Classic cocktails

Preparing garnishes

Menu memorization

Changing beer kegs

Liquor, beer and wine

knowledge

Aloha POS

Micros POS

Food preparation and safety

Beverage preparation

Handling difficult customers

Bilingual in Spanish

2012-03 -

2017-08

Bartender

Il Fornaio America Corp., Del Mar, CA

Kept accurate inventories and notified

management of ordering needs for liquor, beer,

wine and bar supplies.

Applied excellent organizational and multitasking

abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team

and business needs while avoiding unnecessary

delays or errors.

Orchestrated many social functions each month,

including private parties, business meetings and

formal engagements.

2011-06 -

2016-12

Head Bartender

Benihana, Carlsbad, CA

Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings on

monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.

Boosted bar operational efficiency and

profitability by mentoring team members on

procedures and productivity strategies.

Education

1999-09 -

2002-06

Associates: Chemistry

University of California - San Diego - La Jolla, CA 1995-09 -

1999-06

High School Diploma: Chemistry, History

And English

Ramona High School - Ramona, CA

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