bartender
Resume:
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 *********@*****.***
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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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