Work History
Justin Buck
Contact
Address
Miami, FL 33135
Phone
************@*****.***
Skills
Organization and Time
management
Flexible & Adaptable
Basic math
Responsible
Service standard
compliance
POS systems expert
Warehousing functions
Stocking and replenishing
Skilled at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives for sales, service and quality. Talent for adapting to changing environments and independently handling customer issues. Analytical problem-solver successful at managing time and preparing for future guests
Bartender
Berries In The Grove, Coconut Grove, Florida
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to
keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Updated drink menu with creative cocktails,
contemporary wines and craft beers.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and
organized to meet expected demands.
Explained daily specials and beverage promotions
to exceed daily sales goals.
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for
preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed
debris to keep customer areas clean.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Handled simultaneous customer, team and business
needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors. Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to
prepare for operation.
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to
minimize product used.
Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by
2020-07 -
2023-01
preparing on-demand items without delay.
Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary
supplies for special events.
Bartender
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Miami, FL
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar
marketing brand and increase profits.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to
keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to
exceed daily sales goals.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to
prepare and serve more than 100 drinks per hour.
Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink
supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
Managed cash and bar revenue during special
promotions or sporting events.
Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary
supplies for special events.
2019-06 -
2020-03
Shipping And Receiving
Regal Distributing Co., Lenexa, KS
Unloading. Inspecting. Counting Freight. Stocking
products in correct locations. Maintaining OSHA safety standards and a clean work environment. Forklift
Certified.
2016-08 -
2017-09
Bartender
Grove Bay Grill, Coconut Grove, FL
High volume, casual locals bar and restaurant with waterfront view.
Stocked bar with beer, water, wine, and related
supplies, including straws, garnishes, ice, glassware and napkins.
Collected and polished glassware, keeping adequate stock for expected customer load.
Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for 2017-09 -
2019-06
patrons in all areas of establishment.
Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
Checked identification of customers to verify age
requirements needed for purchase of alcohol.
Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and
after special events to prepare for forecasted needs. Server
Summit Grill & Bar, Kansas City, MO
High volume neighborhood grill. Extremely busy brunch. Fine dining service with sports bar atmosphere.
2015-08 -
2017-09
Bartender
Burger And Beer Joint, Miami Beach, FL
Opening staff. Asked to travel, train, and open new locations.
Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and
after special events to prepare for forecasted needs. Worked with management to plan and implement
special events to boost customer numbers and profits. Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive
customer interest and sales numbers.
Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
Organized bar inventory and storage to effectively meet expected business levels with adequate stock of alcohol, soft drinks and other supplies.
Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
2008-07 -
2015-08
Server
Serendipity 3, New York, NY
Famous tourists as well as local destination in heart of New York City.
Recorded orders and partnered with team members to effectively serve food and beverages.
Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings. Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special 2007-01 -
2008-07
Education
requests.
Diploma: Basic
Slater High School - Slater, MO
2000-05