Shuck N Jive, Richardson, TX
Front Of House Manager, Jul/08-Present
Description:
-Unexpectedly moved into management position with strong prior knowledge of the duties and responsibilities that were to be expected. Learned quickly after walk-through scenarios of possible problems and encounters with the General Manager.
-Duties included but not limited to:
-Successfully creating a weekly staffed schedule that followed the Regional Manager’s daily pars as well as catered to staff’s availabilities and requests for time off.
-In charge of daily liquor orders that maintained well above the establishment’s minimum requirement for alcohol on hand; as well as successful integrated “new” liquors into establishment that would become part of the restaurant’s liquor menu.
-Successfully balanced nightly cash deposits and petty cash balances.
-Voluntarily spent training sessions in Back of House to become more familiar with menu presentation as well as to be able to help as needed.
-Maintained positive customer relationships and established new clientele quickly
-Hiring/firing and training of all Front of House staff, including bartenders, servers and hostesses
-Extensive knowledge and execution of drink recipes with a precise and proven pour count.
-Light office and clerical duties associated with Management position including but not limited to: payroll, accounts payable/recievable, maintaining employee files current, office maintence.
Big Johnson's Beer Garden, Dallas, TX
Bar Manager, Mar/07-Aug/07
Description:
-Created weekly staff schedule that allowed for maximum financial earnings for staff members as well as keeping labor hours under the maximum projections of the General Manager.
-Introduced new and innovated drinks and cocktails that became visually appealing to customers
-Quickly familiarized myself with drink/shooter recipes of the Southern Region, which I had not been accustomed to.
Sentimental Lady Saloon, Harrison Township, MI
Bartender, Apr/03-Feb/04
Description:
-Introduced nightly and weekly drink specials based on clientele’s preferences as well as successfully introduced exciting theme and customer appreciation nights as well as all promotions that were included.
-Training of new hires
-Established a positive and financially proven customer base and following