Miami, FL *****
*********@*****.***
Jared Bryan Ferrer
Profile:
Dependable and self-motivated individual with 10 years of overall Bartendering experience with 5 years in Management and 4 years in a craft cocktail bar. During my passionate years of bartending, I’ve worked dive bars, craft cocktail bars, restaurants, night clubs, catering and events, and self-employed for weddings. I’m looking for a Bartender position in hopes to utilize my hard work ethic, analytical and problem skills, exuberant personality and grow the business and to perpetuate its culture. As a student of life, I’m always eager to learn and open to new experiences!
Work Experience:
Beverage Director, Queer Bar/Cuff Complex/Oddfellows Restaurant/Gemini Room/The Woods, Seattle, WA
(April 2022-April 2024)
oCreated a total of seven new cocktail menus across the company’s establishments and streamlined the cocktails to ensure efficiency and accuracy of every cocktail presented to the guest.
oManicured each cocktail menu to the culture and theme of each bar or restaurant.
oImplemented new systems behind the bar to ensure organization, cleanliness and efficiency.
oOversaw monthly inventory and weekly orders for each bar or restaurant.
oManaged 50 employees weekly, created weekly schedules, hired and trained new staff.
oCreated a Pride cocktail menu for over 6,400 attendees and managed 22 bartenders over three days.
Bartender, Hau Tree Lanai and Restaurant, Honolulu HI (December 2020- March 2022)
oCollaborated with four other bartenders to open up the bar in a fine-dining restaurant.
oBuilt craft cocktails in a medium-high volume environment and ensured every cocktail was made perfectly.
oCleaned and maintained bar up to Covid health standards and enforced safe Covid practices for safety of guests.
Bartender, Scarlet, Honolulu, HI (March 2016- June 2020)
oServed cocktails in a high-volume club averaging $4000+ sales a night.
oMaintained cleanliness behind the bar and dance floor.
oBalance my own register and distribute tips accordingly.
Bar Lead, Wang Chungs Karaoke Bar, Honolulu, HI (November 2014- September 2021)
oBuilt meaningful relationships globally while continuing relationships via social media to ensure customer retention and new business through referalls.
oCollaborated with six others to invent craft cocktails quarterly with seasonal ingredients.
oSuccessfully utilized social media strategies to educate and excite customers of our business culture.
oMulti-tasked duties nightly with one other coworker to ensure all were fulfilled: provided a safe environment for customers while maintaining the quality of service and product in a high paced environment; managed the Karaoke System; cleaned dirty dishes; correctly handled cash/card transactions; and all while abiding by the guidelines set by Liquor Commission.
oCo-captained the Wang Chungs Aids Walk Team and raised the most money for four consecutive years.
Communications Coordinator, Wilson Care Group, Honolulu, HI (November 2012- August 2014)
oUtilized recruiting websites to hire Caregivers and screened an average of 250-300 applicants a month.
oConducted at least four Caregiver interviews daily.
oHeld Recruiting presentations across O’ahu and set up booths at job fairs.
oDeveloped Social Media Marketing strategies to drive clients and caregivers to Wilson Care Group and continue maintenance to the company website.
oCollaborate with 23 others in an office setting to manage over 275+ caregivers.
oAwarded Two promotions within one year.
Education & Certs:
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Albers School of Business Adminsitration at Seattle University, Seattle, WA.
Bar Smarts Certificate
Food Handler’s card: Hawaii/Washington Liquor Cards.