Experienced Bar Manager and Merchandiser

Jake Garncarz

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Canton, GA *****

262-***-****

************@*****.***

Objective

Diligent professional with over 3 years of experience in bar management and beverage merchandising. Seeking a career building role to leverage expertise in customer relations and sales strategy development. Proven history of supporting daily bar operations, leading staff, managing inventory, and building strong customer relationships. Skills

• Staff Hiring, Training, and Supervision

• Visual Merchandising

• Customer Service

• Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution

Professional Experience

Manager

Natty Oaks – West Allis, Wisconsin

07/2025-01/2026

• Staff supervision: hiring, scheduling, training.

• Counting money, preparing and balancing registers and books, handling funds for gambling machines.

• Creating/working special events.

• Inventory.

Liquor Merchandiser

Badger Liquor-Milwaukee, Wisconsin

08/2024– 06/2025

• Manage product displays and inventory.

• Work closely with sales teams to ensure effective product placement, pricing, and promotions in high-traffic areas.

• Build and maintain relationships with store managers and buyers. Assistant General Manager

Nashville North, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

06/2022-08/2024

• Oversaw daily operations with the General Manager at a high-volume venue.

• Direct experience across multiple roles including bartending, cooking and sales.

• Developed and maintained strong relationships with regular customers, improving repeat business and customer loyalty.

• Responsible for hiring, training and terminating staff, and maintaining a cohesive and efficient team.

• Inventory/ordering from vendors, receiving inventory and merchandise. Line Worker

Makk’n’Cheese/Juana Taco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

01/2022-06/2022

Landscaper

Inwood Landscaping, LLC-Milwaukee, Wisconsin

06/2020-08/2021

Car Wash Attendant

Full-Service Car Wash-Grafton, Wisconsin

05/2019-08/2019

Line Worker

Firehouse Subs-Grafton, Wisconsin

06/2017-08/2018

Education

• Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin-08/2019-12/2020

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin- 01/2021-12/2022

Certifications & Training

• ServSafe Certification

References

• Available upon request.

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