Experienced Bar Manager & Bartender

Garfield Wilmot

BARTENDER

**** ** **** ******, *********, FL 33035 • 786-***-**** • ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Bartender with 10–15 years of hands-on bar experience inside a hospitality career spanning more than two decades — resort bars, a casino floor, and cruise-ship lounges. Fast, consistent, and guest-focused, with accurate pours and a clean, well-organized station. Inventory and ordering experience keeps counts dependable even on the busiest nights.

CORE SKILLS

Classic & contemporary cocktails • High-volume, fast-paced service • Accurate free pouring • Bar setup & breakdown • Cash handling & POS transactions • Building regulars & guest service • Liquor inventory & ordering • Distributor relations • Bar staff training • Clean, organized workstations

BAR & BEVERAGE EXPERIENCE

Melia Braco Village, Rio Bueno, Trelawny, Jamaica — Bar Manager Dec 2016 – May 2020

Trained new bar staff in service standards and timely, efficient work behind the bar.

Prepared requisitions and purchase orders for products, supplies, and equipment.

Princess Casino, Panama City, Panama — Restaurant Bar Manager Oct 2009 – Aug 2016

Coordinated front- and back-of-house restaurant and bar operations, controlling costs and promoting efficiency.

Grand Bahia, Runaway Bay, St. Ann, Jamaica — Bar Manager Mar 2006 – Sep 2009

Maintained liquor licensing and kept the bar within budget, monitoring costs closely.

Prepared requisitions and purchase orders for products, supplies, and equipment.

Royal Caribbean International, Kingston, Jamaica — Beverage Supervisor Jan 2001 – Mar 2006

Checked beverage outlets before, during, and after shift for proper setup and cleanliness.

Worked the floor during meal periods to keep every outlet covered and service moving.

Ciboney Resort, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica — Bartender May 1997 – Mar 2001

Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails to order in a busy resort bar.

Set up and broke down bar workstations and handled cash transactions accurately; kept the bar clean, stocked, and organized throughout service.

MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND

Waters Edge Resort and Spa, Westbrook, CT — F&B Manager Apr 2025 – Jul 2026

Managed daily food and beverage operations, including scheduling, inventory management, and guest service; engaged guests directly to resolve issues and ensure satisfaction.

Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key, FL — F&B Manager Nov 2023 – Dec 2024

Managed and directed the daily operations of the resort's restaurants and bars; completed monthly inventory and maintained labor costs.

Postcard Inn Resort & Marina, Islamorada, FL — Restaurant General Manager Apr 2021 – Nov 2023

Ran daily operations of the restaurant and bar, including all staff training and evaluations, while keeping labor costs in line.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Safety & Crowd Management Certification — Caribbean Maritime Institute, Kingston, Jamaica (2006)

F&B Manager Level 3 Diploma (Maître d') — HEART Trust NTA, Saint Ann, Jamaica (2001–2002)

F&B Restaurant Service (Server) Level 1 Certificate — HEART Trust NTA, Saint Ann, Jamaica (1992–1993)

High School Graduate — Ocho Rios High School, Jamaica (1993)

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