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James Fleming

Morningside

Summary

Seasoned Bar Manager with history of success in all areas of restaurant operations. Hardworking and resourceful with attention to detail and organized nature. Ready to take on new challenges with role in Hospitality industry.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bar Manager

The Press Club
09.2023 - Current
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.

Lead Bartender

Empire Hotel
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks and scouted and auditioned performers for various special events.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.

Senior Bartender

Tomcat
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures that significantly reduced wasted stock.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.

Nightfill Manager

Coles
09.2015 - 09.2021
  • Worked well independently and on a team to solve problems
  • Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner
  • Utilized strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Operated with a willingness to embrace chance and adapt strategies accordingly
  • Maintained up to date knowledge of all retail promotions
  • Quickly determined customers needs, and developed a solution to fit the scope of issue
  • Supervised and trained teams of part-time and full-time employees in sales, merchandising, and inventory control
  • Took on extra shifts based on the needs of the store
  • Served as a successful leader, promoting and achieving store success
  • Answered phone calls and relayed messages to store personnel
  • Encouraged employees to do their best, and increased store productivity immensely
  • Worked with other store employees in a collaborative way.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

Responsible Management of Licensed Venues

Liquor Approved Manager

High School Diploma -

Corinda State High School
Corinda, QLD
12.2010

Skills

  • Event Management
  • Event Planning
  • Ability to Work in Team
  • Effective Team Leader
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Effective Time Management
  • Always on time
  • Adaptability
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Ability to Motivate Others
  • Professional Service Standards
  • Teamwork and Professionalism
  • MD-102 Explore endpoint management
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Safe Serving Knowledge

Timeline

Bar Manager

The Press Club
09.2023 - Current

Senior Bartender

Tomcat
07.2022 - 05.2023

Lead Bartender

Empire Hotel
11.2021 - 09.2023

Nightfill Manager

Coles
09.2015 - 09.2021

Responsible Management of Licensed Venues

Liquor Approved Manager

High School Diploma -

Corinda State High School

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