John Kennedy
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Proactive Bartender with extensive experience in high-volume settings, managing cash, and performing opening and closing duties efficiently. Skilled in inventory management, team training, and customer engagement. Brings strong liquor, beer, and wine knowledge, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and professional appearance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Elmdale Oyster House and Tavern
08.2023 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Supervisor/Bartender
Mulligans Golf Bar
04.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- navigated very busy restaurant at times very efficiently while seating/making drinks and delivering food to all patrons.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Chef
Compass Group Management
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prepared complicated recipes and served large groups at the executive Shopify office.
Managing Bartender
Patty Boland's Irish Pub
09.2009 - 03.2019
- Established rapport with clientele through attentive listening skills and genuine engagement in conversations.
- Managed inventory and ordering supplies, resulting in minimized waste and optimized stock levels.
- Trained new bartenders on mixology techniques, customer service standards, and company policies to ensure consistent quality across the team.
- Maximized profitability by implementing cost-effective strategies for purchasing and waste reduction.
Education
Diploma - Computer/Networking Technician
Computer Training Institute
Saint John, NBBachelor of Arts - History
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NSSkills
- Strong multitasking
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Highly reliable
- Microsoft Word Suite certified
- Strong English Language Skills
- Computer trouble shooting
- Hardworking
- Team player attitude
- Outgoing Personality
- Customer service expertise
- Memory retention
- Team training and development
- Professional Appearance
- Cleanliness standards
- Staff Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Bartender
Elmdale Oyster House and Tavern
08.2023 - Current
Chef
Compass Group Management
06.2022 - 05.2023
Supervisor/Bartender
Mulligans Golf Bar
04.2022 - Current
Managing Bartender
Patty Boland's Irish Pub
09.2009 - 03.2019
Diploma - Computer/Networking Technician
Computer Training Institute
Bachelor of Arts - History
St. Francis Xavier University
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