High-Volume Bartending & Bar Operations Leader

James Finn

Bar Operations Leader General Manager & High-Volume Bartender

857-***-**** · *********@*****.***

Relocating to San Diego, CA (currently in Los Angeles) — available immediately SUMMARY Bar and restaurant operations manager with 20+ years of experience in high-volume Boston venues, from neighborhood restaurants to downtown nightclubs. Promoted from bartender to General Manager within nine months at The Point, a downtown Boston bar, and led the venue for three years. Directed scheduling, inventory, hiring, and training for a team of 23 while continuing to work peak shifts behind the bar. In 2025, chose to step away from the salaried General Manager role and return to hourly bartending at two high-volume venues to build savings ahead of a planned relocation to San Diego. Now in Southern California and available to start in San Diego immediately. Seeking a bar manager, assistant general manager, or general manager role, or a lead bartending position with a clear path to management, in an environment that values both speed behind the bar and operational discipline.

WORK EXPERIENCE

10/2025 – 09/2026 Bartender Boston, MA

Bostonia Public House

• Worked high-volume bar service in a busy downtown Boston restaurant, concurrently with Pier 6, while preparing for relocation.

• Built cocktails and served beer and wine at speed during peak periods, keeping ticket times and accuracy on target.

• Kept the bar organized and stocked through service and built repeat guest relationships in a high-turnover setting.

04/2025 – 08/2026 Bartender Charlestown, MA

Pier 6

• Delivered fast, consistent service at a high-volume waterfront restaurant during peak summer season.

• Maintained bar organization and operational flow during rushes, supporting the floor and kitchen handoff.

• Drove guest spend and satisfaction with knowledgeable cocktail, beer, and wine recommendations.

07/2022 – 04/2025 General Manager Boston, MA

The Point

• Ran daily operations of a downtown Boston bar: staff scheduling, inventory and ordering, vendor relationships, and P&L accountability for a team of 23.

• Hired, trained, and developed bartenders and support staff, raising service standards and operational efficiency.

• Owned inventory and ordering across spirits, beer, and wine.

• Worked peak bar shifts alongside the team, keeping guest relationships strong and leading from the floor.

10/2021 – 07/2022 Bartender Boston, MA

The Point

• Promoted to General Manager in July 2022 after nine months behind the bar. 2020 – 2021 Delivery Driver Greater Boston Area

Independent

• Maintained steady income and reliable customer service during pandemic-related bar and restaurant closures.

2018 – 2020 Bartender Boston, MA

Amrheins Restaurant

• Provided full-service bar support in a high-volume neighborhood restaurant.

• Balanced bar service with food and cocktail orders for the dining room to keep guest satisfaction high.

2000 – 2018 Bartender Boston, MA

Gypsy Bar, Waterclub, Globe, and other Boston venues

• Eighteen years of high-volume nightclub and restaurant bartending, specializing in speed bartending, cocktail preparation, and guest service under pressure.

• Trained on multiple POS systems and service protocols across venues with very different formats and clientele.

EDUCATION

School Degree Location

University of Massachusetts Boston Bachelor's Degree Boston, MA North Quincy High School High School Diploma Quincy, MA CERTIFICATIONS

Certification Issuer

California RBS Alcohol Server Certification California Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control California Food Handler Card ANSI-accredited program SKILLS

Operations Bar & Service

Staff scheduling and labor management High-volume bartending and cocktail creation Inventory management and ordering Speed and accuracy under pressure Hiring, training, and team leadership Guest service and relationship building POS systems: Toast, POSitouch, Union Beer, wine, and spirits knowledge REFERENCES

Name Phone

Lee Scudo 508-***-****

Tommy Ferguson 978-***-****

Norman Carpentier 603-***-****

Tanner Walker 502-***-****

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