Gregory Bonds
Chicago
Summary
Friendly Bartender with exceptional [Skill] and [Skill] skills. Keep work area clean, stocked and conveniently organized at all times. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons. Capable [Job Title] passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Strong history of exceptional service in [Type] establishments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Four Corners
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
Bartender
Four Corners
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Participated in promotional events, representing the establishment positively while showcasing signature cocktails.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing terms for liquor purchases.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Lead Barback
Four Corners
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
- Expedited drink orders by accurately relaying customer requests to bartenders, resulting in faster service times.
- Collaborated with other dining room and bar staff to facilitate efficient service.
- Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
- Offered product samples, answered questions and helped customers find items.
- Reduced waste levels by monitoring liquor usage patterns and adjusting order quantities accordingly, optimizing profit margins without sacrificing quality or selection availability.
- Optimized operational efficiency by routinely assessing bar equipment for performance issues and scheduling maintenance as needed.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down bar area for special events.
- Assisted customers with carry-out service.
- Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Greeted customers and provided menus upon arrival to dining room.
- Addressed customer complaints and inquiries to verify satisfaction.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Processed payments for orders and provided customers with change.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while collaborating with staff members to address customer needs quickly.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
- Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
- Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
- Supported bartenders in providing exceptional service through timely glassware cleaning and restocking.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, leading to increased efficiency and productivity among staff.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Busser
Four Corners
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Elevated guest experience through consistent table maintenance, including crumb sweeping and resetting silverware as needed.
- Assisted servers in providing efficient service for improved guest experiences.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Refilled drinks and provided extra napkins and silverware to go extra mile in serving customers.
- Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to determine timely delivery and accuracy of food orders.
- Adhered to safety guidelines when handling glassware and other potentially hazardous materials.
- Displayed excellent time management skills while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
- Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness throughout shifts, contributing to overall restaurant presentation.
- Supported team members with additional tasks, promoting a positive work environment.
- Reduced wait times for tables by quickly clearing and resetting them after guests departed.
- Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Lead Barback
50 50 Restaurant
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Expedited drink orders by accurately relaying customer requests to bartenders, resulting in faster service times.
- Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
- Reduced waste levels by monitoring liquor usage patterns and adjusting order quantities accordingly, optimizing profit margins without sacrificing quality or selection availability.
- Optimized operational efficiency by routinely assessing bar equipment for performance issues and scheduling maintenance as needed.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down bar area for special events.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Greeted customers and provided menus upon arrival to dining room.
- Guaranteed adherence to safety protocols by promptly addressing spills or broken glassware incidents.
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Managed high-volume situations effectively, maintaining composure under pressure and ensuring customer satisfaction at all times.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Streamlined beverage preparation process with thorough knowledge of cocktail recipes, garnishes, and presentation standards.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
GED -
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL04.2016
Skills
- Food Processing
- Safe Food Handling
- Computer Skills
- Table layout
- Waste Reduction
- Bussing Tables
- Table clearing
- Cleaning
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving
- Guest service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supply Restocking
- Service Bar Restocking
- Glass collection
- Timely food delivery
- Food Running
- Cleaning and sanitation
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Bartender
Four Corners
06.2023 - Current
Bartender
Four Corners
01.2023 - 09.2023
Lead Barback
Four Corners
06.2020 - 12.2022
Lead Barback
50 50 Restaurant
06.2019 - 09.2019
Busser
Four Corners
03.2019 - 03.2020
GED -
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
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