Justin Bruno
Philadelphia, PA *****
adxkip@r.postjobfree.com
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Sales Representative
MLM Home Improvement - King of Prussia, PA
August 2021 to Present
• Meeting Sales Goals, (weekly,monthly,quarterly)
• Building a strong client base
• Gaining clients trust for future referrals
• Gathering metrics at homes
Beverage Director
Wells Fargo Center - Philadelphia, PA
July 2019 to Present
Beverage Director/Bartender
Palizzi Social Club - Philadelphia, PA
2017 to Present
Private social club with cocktails and a menu of Italian-American classics in vintage, century old surroundings. In our first year we were credited amongst the top five best new restaurant in America.
• Develop, design and execute custom cocktail lists
• Assist in managing all daily operational beverage functions consistent with the strategic plan and vision
• Administered all point of sales opening and closing procedures
• Constantly monitoring and improving quality of products and service offered
• Create and manage proper policies and procedures to accommodate current and future memberships
Bartender
Noto - Philadelphia, PA
2017 to Present
High-volume nightclub featuring international guest DJs, 3 bars, and bottle-service tables.
• Implemented new and efficient practices resulting in increased beverage sales by an average of $4,500 per night
• Inventory Procedures
• Staff Training & Development
• Scheduling & Ordering
Beverage & Service Manager/Bartender
Ashton Cigar Bar - Philadelphia, PA
2014 to 2017
Upscale lounge with an extensive selection of cigars, whiskeys, and specialty cocktails.
• Developed new standard of service which increased guest service scores by 9%
• Developed & executed custom cocktail menus
• Performed staff training and development
• Manage inventory of beverages, ordering and maintaining par levels
• Communicated daily with managers, providing current information on expected business levels and determined work procedures and expedites workflow
Bartender for Stephen Starr
Barclay Prime - Philadelphia, PA
2013 to 2017
Steakhouse and lounge in a contemporary library setting.
• Performed fine dining service and educated guests on high-scale wine list
• Established and maintained customer relationships resulting in repeat customers Night Life Manager & Lead Bartender
Revel HQ - Atlantic City, NJ
2012 to 2014
Vegas-style music and summer beach club.
• Developed and implemented new menus, specials and special event functions
• Optimized strategic scheduling placement of staff based on critical needs
• Worked directly with Beverage Manager on staffing ratios, menu implementation and operation of events
• Conducted departmental meeting pre-shift and prior to events to communicate pertinent information and direct staff
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management
Widener University
Skills
• Time Management
• POS
• Cashier
• Inventory
• training
• Bartending
• Customer Service
• Food Service Management
• Catering
• Banquet Experience
• Food Service
• Restaurant Management
• Profit & Loss
• Restaurant Experience
• Culinary Experience
• Leadership
• Computer literacy
• Sales
Certifications and Licenses
ServSafe