Dear Hiring Manager:

I am very interested in the bartender/server position at your establishment. I believe my extensive experience and training for over 15 years, makes me a top candidate and a great addition to your team! I have over four years of NYC experience working in a myriad of establishments, coupled with my seven years experience working in various Specialty Bars for Celebrity Cruises. I possess a friendly, outgoing personality, a "customer-comes first" mentality and a strong knowledge of drink recipes and Bar operations. I have experience with micros and info-genesis systems and presently studying to get my food handler's license. Lastly, I am a diligent, hard and responsible worker who performs professionally , even under high pressure. .

Please review my resume. I am available immediately with flexible hours. I will be moving to Staten Island in the next month. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 718-***-****. I look forward to being interviewed at your earliest convenience. Thank you so much for this opportunity.

Sincerely,

Seymour Patrick Reid

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Seymour Patrick Reid, 243 92nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

(718) 570 – 5218 r8vepc@r.postjobfree.com

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EXPERIENCE

Waldorf Astoria, NYC 3/2011 - present

Banquet Bartender (on- call basis)

Provides service/set up of bar for parties and scheduled events for over 3000 guests

Tavern on the Green,NYC 3/2008 - 12/31/2009

Bartender (closed)

Prepared cocktails for Main Lounge areas and Service Bars

Worked Banquet bars and parties for over 2500 patrons

Promote house drinks and utilize up-selling skills to maximize revenues

Obtain, count and secure bartender’s bank; receive cash and credit payments

Responsible for good operation of bar, receipt and inventory accountability

Wild Salmon, China Grill Mgmt. Co., NYC 3/2007- 12/31/07

Bartender (closed)

Set up bar; including all liquor, mixers, garnishes, glassware and supplies

Prepared beverages requested by customers; coordinated food service with restaurant

Monitored and maintained liquor inventory and supplies

BLU Lounge, Staten Island, New York 3/2006 - 3/2007

Bartender

Tended Bar, maintained and monitored liquor inventory

Royal Caribbean International,. Celebrity Cruises 1999 - 2006

Bartender

Worked in Specialty Bars (Martini, Champagne, Casino, Disco, etc.)

Troubleshoot Bar inventory issues, ordering supplies regularly

Problem solved and negotiated a diversity of customer service issues

Managed and trained bar staff of at least 15

Certified in crowd control, crisis management and human behavior

Wyndham Rose Hall Hotel, Montego Bay, Jamaica 1995-1999

Bartender/Banquet server

Worked Banquet Bars for up to 600 guests

Set up portable Bar, according to coordinator’s specifications

Responsible for inventory, before and after each event

EDUCATION

T.I.P.S. certified

Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Motel Association Training 1995

Bruying Management Consultant Education in Hospitality Training 1991

The Runaway Bay H.E.A.R.T. Academy for Resort Skills 1990-1991

Anchovy Secondary School 1981-1985

References available upon request

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