High Volume Shift Leader
Resume:
Lara J. Prusinski
Houston, TX **098
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Professional Summary
I am a friendly and charismatic service industry professional, with an extensive background in high volume, craft and hotel bars. I have 15 plus years of experience working in various positions in restaurants, bars and hotels with a specialization in cocktail preparation and creation coupled with corporate training and bar management. I am able to work effectively, thrive and enjoy working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, and I truly enjoy people. I naturally take on increased responsibilities in my various positions because of my work ethic, job knowledge, and ability to positively interact with a wide variety of personalities. Education
University of Phoenix September 2007 – 2010 Bachelor of Business Administration University of Houston August 2003 – December 2005 Hilton School of Hotel and Restaurant Management Employment History
C Baldwin Hilton - Downtown Houston September 2021-Present Craft Bartender/Mixologist Bartend
in the high volume lobby bar and Rosalie restaurant bar as well as bartending for private and banquet events. Efficiently serve guests while preparing cocktails for the service well. Created cocktails for both bars and promo cocktail menus as well as holiday cocktails. Trained new hires. Eighteen36 - Upper Kirby January 2020 - October 2021 Bartender/Head Trainer/Shift Leader
Managed FOH staff. Responsible for bar inventory. Assessed guest needs and preferences to make appropriate beverages and food recommendations. Gained extensive craft cocktail and spirits knowledge while assisting in building the cocktail program. Assisted in teaching private mixology classes. Provided assistance in several positions during the pandemic to continue to provide food and supplies for our community. Created Training material for new hires. Pitch 25 - Eado, Houston June 2018 – January 2020
Bartender
Consistently provide prompt service, manage cash and payments and maintain guest satisfaction in a high volume sports bar and beer garden. Worked well with a wide variety of personalities behind the bar. Extensive craft beer knowledge.
Kirby Ice House - River Oaks, Houston October 2016 – June 2018 Bartender/Bar Trainer
Prepared alcoholic beverages for guests and in the service well quickly in a high volume environment. Trained new employees. Extensive craft beer knowledge. Trained new hires. Doc’s Motorworks - Montrose, Houston December 2014 – October 2016 Head Bartender/Shift Leader
Part of the opening team. Created bartender schedules. Shift Management. Worked efficiently in a high volume environment preparing an array of different cocktails in a timely manner for bar and table guests. Trained new employees. Extensive Texas craft beer knowledge. Del Frisco’s Grille - River Oaks, Houston January 2013 – December 2014 Corporate Trainer
Part of the opening team. Trained hostess and bar staff. Participated in numerous ‘Train the Trainer’ workshops. Traveled to other Del Frisco’s locations to train new hires. Have extensive wine knowledge and training.
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