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Challece White

Austell

Summary

Dynamic bartender with extensive experience at Queen Victoria Pub, excelling in inventory management and customer service. Proven track record in boosting sales through suggestive selling and innovative drink preparation. Skilled in team building and operational efficiency, consistently enhancing patron experiences while adhering to health code compliance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Wine Bistro
New Orleans
02.2019 - 04.2022
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits for presentation.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies, and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Assisted in inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies to maintain optimal levels.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize waste and control costs.
  • Planned and executed bar menu offerings that exceeded customer expectations.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar for efficient operational readiness.
  • Leveraged extensive knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits to provide tailored recommendations.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to strengthen team performance.

Lead Bartender

Queen Victoria Pub/Riviera Casino
Las Vegas
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.

Bartender/Manager/Owner

Blush Bar And Grill
Van Nuys
02.2016 - 04.2018
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Founded and managed [Type] business, growing revenue to $[Amount] in first year.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Managed bar at special events, leading team in providing coordinated service for weddings, business meetings and social gatherings.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.

Education

Certificate in Yoga Teacher Training - Yoga/Science

Body Heat Yoga
Las Vegas, NV
02.2019

Associate of Arts -

Metro State
Denver
09-1997

High School Diploma -

Thornton High School
Thornton, CO
06.1996

Skills

  • Patron Rapport
  • Safe Serving Knowledge
  • Forecast Preparation
  • Dining Room Management
  • Alcohol Awareness Card
  • Customer service oriented
  • Inventory ordering
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Custom Drink Preparation
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Aloha POS
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Elegant Food Plating
  • Beer, Wine and Soju Cocktails
  • Ordering Bar Supplies
  • Patron Experiences
  • Inventory management
  • Cash handling
  • Menu planning
  • Drink preparation
  • Customer service
  • Team building
  • Employee training
  • Sales reporting
  • Operational efficiency
  • Budget management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bartender

Wine Bistro
02.2019 - 04.2022

Lead Bartender

Queen Victoria Pub/Riviera Casino
05.2018 - 02.2019

Bartender/Manager/Owner

Blush Bar And Grill
02.2016 - 04.2018

Certificate in Yoga Teacher Training - Yoga/Science

Body Heat Yoga

Associate of Arts -

Metro State

High School Diploma -

Thornton High School

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