Bartender\Bar Manager

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CHICAGO, IL *****

tel 708-***-**** email *****************@**.***

MICHAEL CEREKWICKI

PROFILE

Highly motivated and efficient, with excellent oral and written communication skills. Described as an enthusiastic visionary and positive about challenging projects. Reliable, punctual, and committed to company objectives. Excellent computer skills, specifically in word, power point, Microsoft works, office, and outlook. Also, thrives on being a leader.

EXPERIENCE

BAR MANGER, GLENVIEW HOUSE GLENVIEW, IL MARCH 2011-OCTOBER 2011

• Developed new and creative drinks to fit the clientele and maintained a weekly program to keep all staff productive and on top of current trends.

• Work directly with GM on all aspects of FOH, accounting, training, interviewing, hiring and FOH productivity.

• Have access to all POS FOH and BOH functions as well as experience to manipulate for menu and special changes

• Proficient in inventory, labor control, budgeting, and P&L reviews.

• Collaborated with vendors and suppliers for staff trainings, tastings, as well as Whiskey, Beer, and Wine Clubs to coordinate special events.

• Was able to switch from working Bar Manager to FOH/Floor manager when needed.

ASST GENERAL MANAGER, TOWNHOUSE CHICAGO, IL AUGUST 2010 – MARCH 2011

• Set daily agenda in accordance with opening and closing a restaurant from FOH as well as light accounting.

• Developed new and creative drinks to fit the clientele and maintained a weekly program to keep all staff productive and on top of current trends.

• Work directly with GM on all aspects of FOH, accounting, training, interviewing, hiring and some BOH productivity.

• Have access to all POS FOH and BOH functions as well as experience to manipulate for menu and special changes

• Proficient in inventory, labor control, budgeting, and P&L reviews.

ASST FOH MANAGER, THE GRILLROOM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, MARCH 2007 - MARCH 2008

• Set agenda and organize floor plan for FOH staff.

• Continued an ongoing program with hotel/convention revenue building.

• Supervises Front of House production and handles guest relations on a nightly basis.

• Supervises employee productivity based on corporate criteria.

• Maintain positive environment for employees involved in extremely high revenue and high stress restaurant with revenue based on broadway shows.

• Produces nightly reports and recorded light accounting.

ASST PROJECT MANAGER, ADVANCED STRUCTURES, INC. MARINA DEL REY, CA, SEPTEMBER 2001 - MARCH 2003

• Managed construction employees on worksite during daily activities.

• Collaborated with subcontractors to complete projects.

• Managed document control for contracts department.

• Traveled throughout U.S. to various on-site projects, supervised site productivity.

• Analyzed project efficiency, performed sub contractor evaluations, and developed solutions to on-site problems.

• Managed steel fabrications deployed by blueprint specifications, maintained and recorded site inventory.

• Co-Supervised company safety program.

• Utilized metrology equipment to inspect components for compliance to blue prints.

• Collaborated with management to develop fabrication packages for Los Angeles County, and Clark Co., Las Vegas, NV.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of fine arts, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, May 2001

SKILLS

Efficient with Aloha POS in the front and back of house. Very creative and passionate with classic and contemporary cocktails. Currently T.I.P.S. and Sanitation Certified, and Barsmarts Advanced accredited with the USBG.

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