Inventory Management Lead Bartender

RICHARD BURKE

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Professional and dynamic Lead Bartender with 25+ years of mixology experience in high-volume, upscale New York City bar environments. Skilled in inventory management, cocktail batching, and staff leadership, with a strong focus on maintaining exceptional service quality and operational efficiency. Adept at building positive relationships with customers and team members, while upholding safety and company standards.

Professional Experience

Revel & Rye New York, NY

Lead Bartender Apr, 2022-Jan 2025

• As a lead bartender, oversaw day-to-day operations of a high-volume hotel bar in Times Square

• Ensured adherence to company standards and policies among bar staff to maintain consistent and exceptional service quality

• Conducted daily reviews of cocktail batching and pars to optimize inventory management and minimize waste

Wallsé and Wallsé Next Door New York, NY

Bartender Apr, 2021-Apr, 2022

• Served as a bartender responsible for ensuring smooth closing operations and contributing to exceptional service to help maintain Michelin star status

• Helped lead the opening and running of Wallsé Next Door, a cocktail bar extension of Wallsé

• Co-created cocktail menus for both restaurants, bringing creativity and expertise to the development of new and innovative drinks

• Oversaw day-to-day operations, such as maintaining inventory and resetting both bars Marcus at the NOHU Rooftop Weehawken, NJ

Bartender Sep, 2020 – Apr, 2021

• Worked at an upscale rooftop bar, providing consistency of service and responsible for maintaining inventory

• Ensured adherence to elevated safety protocols associated with COVID The Painted Lady Saloon New York, NY

Bartender Oct, 2019 – Mar, 2020

• Trusted with day-to-day operational duties and weekend closes

• Helped grow clientele base in a neighborhood bar setting through consistent, friendly service Tanner Smith’s New York, NY

Senior Bartender Oct, 2016 – Oct, 2019

• As senior bartender, oversaw operations and closes in a high-volume environment

• Delivered exceptional customer experience by fostering positive relationships with customers

• Contributed to the development and implementation of seasonal cocktail menus Skills

• Effective leadership

• Collaboration

• Innovative problem-solving

• Detail orientation

• Customer focused

Certifications

• TIPS certification

• Food Handler’s certification

• Cicerone Qualified Beer Server Level 1

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