Jack Meighan

• Managed daily bar operations ensuring smooth service flow and staff coordination.
• Trained and supervised bartenders on drink preparation and customer service standards.
• Developed and maintained inventory tracking systems for bar supplies and ingredients.
• Implemented health and safety protocols to ensure a safe drinking environment for customers.
• Handled customer complaints professionally to maintain a positive guest experience.
• Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
• Managed day-to-day operations including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, cash handling procedures and payroll processing.
• Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
• Developed drink recipes and menus to meet customer preferences while optimizing profitability.
• Day to running of a bar that can seat 400 people at any given time, high volume and very large sports impact.

Operations and Leadership

• Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Increased profit in 1 year by 50%, and an overall average of 110% above target for each year until 2019.
• Provided leadership in managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Led a team of 15 employees, including kitchen staff, servers, and management, ensuring consistent service quality and adherence to company standards.
• Developed and enforced workplace policies addressing substance abuse, promoting a safe and supportive environment for all employees.
• Provided confidential support to employees struggling with addiction, connecting them with external resources such as counseling and rehabilitation programs."
• Managed concert operations, staffing, and event setup.
• Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
• Managed LRS, restaurant, food truck, clothing store, and concert operations concurrently
• Possessed expertise in managing clothing stock
• Organized LRS for efficient workflows

Event and Food Truck Management

• Managed entire food truck operations from booking through coordination.
• Coordinated onsite event staff for seamless execution.
• Monitored crowd safety throughout performances.
• Managed live music program with expertise in PA system application.
• Coordinated with the marketing team for promotional materials for each event.

Team management and communication

• Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
• Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members toward achieving organizational goals.
• Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.

Vendor and Financial management

• Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
• Processed invoices, bills, payments, and other financial transactions.

Marketing and Promotions.

• Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.

• Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies
• Oversaw meal preparation and monitored safe food handling
• Bartending & Serving
• Filling out temperature sheets in accordance with health standards
• Monitoring and tracking food waste through portion control to ensure low food wastage costs
• Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality
• Creating new menu items
• Achieving NOI targets
• Front and back of house scheduling
• Food and liquor inventory control
• Coding invoices and expenses
• In depth knowledge of how to use TouchBistro both as a server and as admin
• Extensive POS knowledge including back-end management.

• Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
• Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
• Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
• Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
• Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
• Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
• Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
• Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
• Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.