Management, Bartender, server
Resume:
Courtney Szczesniak
BARTENDER
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
ads3d5@r.postjobfree.com
Accomplished and ambitious employee with almost two decades in the restaurant, bar and nightclub industry. I am seeking employment expand my opportunities in the industry that I take great pride in being part of. I know that my potential with the right company is limitless and I look forward to demonstrating that. I can assure you that effort and pride I put forth will show you that you would want me on your team. I am highly motivated and a self-starter. I am looking forward to showing you this and much more.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Manager/Server/Bartender
Burger-ish Bar and Grill St Pete Beach - St Petersburg Beach, FL February 2022 to Present
• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the restaurant
• Interact with customers to develop loyalty and handle customer concerns.
• Maintain a customer satisfaction rating over 90 percent.
• Ensure staff is following all food control and safety regulations.
• Oversee the bar and manage other bartenders and severs to ensure a high level of service and masterful drink preparation.
• Ensure all opening and closing tasks are completed quickly and correctly to prepare for the next day of operation.
• Take drink orders during busy times, prepare special drinks, and serve them professionally and quickly.
• Verifying identification and age requirements of customers
• Mix traditional and creative cocktails.
• Process payment from customers
• Clean glasses and bar utensils
• Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences
• Liquor and Beer Inventory
• Scheduling staff
• Social Media Marketing
• Training of new staff members
• Placing Restaurant Depot orders
Bartender
Cowboy Corral - Clearwater, FL
November 2021 to February 2022
Manager/general Manager
Lust
June 2019 to March 2020
• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the club
• Recruit, interview, hire and train bar staff.
• Knows the club business backward and forward and can anticipate changes in the industry before they occur.
• Create, update, and change menu seasonally and in response to budgetary concerns.
• Producing creative promotions
• Interact with customers to develop loyalty and handle customer concerns.
• Ensure all licenses are current including health, safety, and liquor.
• Ensure staff is following all food control and safety regulations.
• Supervising cash flow and handling bank-related duties
• Create employee schedules based on expected customer numbers.
• Ensure bar is profitable by analyzing liquor costs versus sales.
• Work with liquor vendors to develop new productions or promotions for the bar.
• Set and maintain standards for safe food handling, cleanliness, and safety.
• Negotiate with vendors, order supplies, manage inventories and budgets.
• Bookkeeping and managing payroll
• Handling all marking, promotional advertising, and social media of the club Head Bartender, Bar Supervisor, Manager, General Manager Lust - Saint Petersburg, FL
December 2018 to March 2020
Bartender
Elite Gentleman's Club - Pinellas, FL, US
May 2017 to July 2018
• Verifying identification and age requirements of customers
• Mix traditional and creative cocktails.
• Process payment from customers
• Clean glasses and bar utensils
• Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences.
• Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposits.
• Open and maintain tabs throughout their shift.
• Build a rapport with regular and new customers to create a positive atmosphere.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Knowledge of mixology for traditional and creative cocktails
• Understanding of unique and complementary flavor pairings
• Impeccable customer service and social perceptiveness
• Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and responsiveness.
• Ability to enforce company policies regarding the consumption of alcohol.
• Accountability in maintaining inventory and processing payments. Cocktail Server
Diamond Dolls - Clearwater, FL
December 2016 to May 2017
• Interacting with customers by taking their orders, making recommendations, providing them with accurate bills, serving drinks, processing payments, and supplying them with whatever they need in a timely manner.
• Handling multiple tables and tasks in an efficient manner.
• Cleaning and clearing tables.
• Assisting with opening and closing duties, such as preparing ingredients and restocking items, such as straws, napkins, etc.
• Learning about food and beverages, such as wine, beer, and cocktails.
• Taking inventory of supplies and ingredients.
• Checking identification to ensure customers are the proper age to purchase alcoholic beverages.
• Standing, walking, and carrying heavy trays of food and drinks. Bartender
Vegas Showgirls - Saint Petersburg, FL
November 2015 to September 2016
• Verifying identification and age requirements of customers
• Mix traditional and creative cocktails.
• Process payment from customers
• Clean glasses and bar utensils
• Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences.
• Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposits.
• Open and maintain tabs throughout their shift.
• Build a rapport with regular and new customers to create a positive atmosphere.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Knowledge of mixology for traditional and creative cocktails
• Understanding of unique and complementary flavor pairings
• Impeccable customer service and social perceptiveness
• Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and responsiveness.
• Ability to enforce company policies regarding the consumption of alcohol.
• Accountability in maintaining inventory and processing payments. Part Time Bartender/server
Big Papa's Pub and Eatery - Traverse City, MI
February 2013 to November 2015
Assistant Manager
Fantasy's - Traverse City, MI
June 2012 to November 2015
• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the club
• Recruit, interview, hire and train staff and entertainers.
• Knows the club business backward and forward and can anticipate changes in the industry before they occur.
• Create, update, and change menu seasonally and in response to budgetary concerns.
• Producing creative promotions
• Interact with customers to develop loyalty and handle customer concerns.
• Ensure staff is following all food control and safety regulations.
• Supervising cash flow
• Work with feature entertainment booking agencies to develop new productions or promotions for the bar.
• Set and maintain standards for safe food handling, cleanliness, and safety.
• Handling all marking, promotional advertising, and social media of the club Owner/opertaor
Savage Tattoo - Traverse City, MI
May 2008 to November 2015
• Finding and hiring all artists that fit well within the creative and artistic vibe of the shop.
• Ensure all licenses are current including health and safety.
• Ensure all state regulations are followed.
• Use business software to track sales, expenses, and inventory control such as needles, ink, cleaning supplies.
• Create employee schedules based on client inflow.
• Schedule client appointments
• Assign daily tasks to individual employees,
• Place all supply and retail orders.
• Bookkeeping for taxes, accounts payable and other aspects of the day-to-day business; administrative tasks
• Handling all marketing, advertising, and social media aspects.
• Create shops web page and maintain it.
• Create and design all business card, flyers, and brochures. Part Time Sever/assistant Manager
Fantasy's Of Traverse City - Traverse City, MI
May 2006 to November 2015
Part Time Bartender
Union Street Station - Traverse City, MI
December 2012 to February 2013
Part Time Bartender
Dillinger's/Bootleggers - Traverse City, MI
December 2009 to September 2012
Part Time Bartender
Loading Dock - Traverse City, MI
May 2002 to June 2009
Education
Northwestern Michigan College - Northwestern, Michigan, US 1998 to 2003
Victor Valley College - Victorville, CA
1997 to 1998
High School Diploma
Mojave High School - Hesperia, CA
1995 to 1998
Skills
• Great interpersonal, communication and customer-service skills
• Ability to hire, train, manage and schedule staff.
• Extensive knowledge of liquor, bartending, and service protocols
• Solid organizational skills and facility with budgets, inventories and negotiating prices with vendors.
• Great sales skills and talent for developing promotions or new products.
• Adaptable in any situation
• Attentive to superiors demands and requests.
• Strong Customer and Entertainer relationships
• General overall understanding of club flow, guest experience, and sales
• Fluent with Adobe Photoshop
• Manager trained on various POS systems.
• Basic understand of Virtual DJ.
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