Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Languages
Certification
Additional Information
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Brendan Morrissey

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Reliable bartender with independent approach to handling high-volume customer loads. Well-versed in assisting wait staff with drinks and food orders. Excellent relationship-builder and multitasker always ready to support team needs. Great interpersonal skills when dealing with all nationalities as Ballyhaunis (my home town) is the most culturally diverse town in Ireland

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bar Manager

The Clock Tavern
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
  • Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
  • Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
  • Trained new staff on house cocktails, changing kegs,and I also managed staff schedules
  • Safeguarded compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations in all operations.


  • Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.

Butcher

Nolans Supervalue
11.2018 - 07.2022
  • Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
  • Used [Software] to document quantity of meat received and sold to keep proper records of meat sales.
  • Set up displays and stocked shelves with fresh meats, rotating stock for quality.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety standards to prevent contamination and comply with regulations.

Food and Beverage Waiter

The Woods Hotel Westport
06.2016 - 11.2018
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
  • Trained new servers on restaurant policies and procedures.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Performance monitoring
  • Health codes compliance
  • Staff Training
  • Customer Relations
  • Self-Directed
  • Attention to Detail
  • Verbal Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Serving it right B.C course.

Additional Information

Reference available on request

Timeline

Bar Manager

The Clock Tavern
08.2022 - 07.2024

Butcher

Nolans Supervalue
11.2018 - 07.2022

Food and Beverage Waiter

The Woods Hotel Westport
06.2016 - 11.2018
Brendan Morrissey