Craig Jayne
Bartender
ST Thomas,USVI
Summary
Customer-focused Head Bartender with 26 years of experience supporting well-attended events and bar operations. Expert POS system operator, inventory manager and mixologist. Thoughtful and detail-oriented theme and event planner, coordinating staffing and providing guidance for employees when necessary.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Bartender
Rum Bay Restaurant
Cape Haze, FL
01.1997 - 09.2022
- Mentored team members and coached on procedures and productivity strategies.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over hundreds of customers daily.
- Developed specialty drinks to work with menu changes, sustaining customer interest and solid bar revenue.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School
Brandon, Florida 09.1985 - 06.1989
BBA - Business
Hillsborough Community College
Brandon, Florida 09.1989 - 06.1990
Skills
Drink consistency
Attentive service
Preparing garnishes
Free-pouring
Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
Responsible alcohol service
Changing beer kegs
Menu memorization
Cash Handling
Managing cash register
Retaining information
[Aloha/Win-EZ] POS
Handling difficult customers
Beverage preparation
Attending multiple customers
Timeline
Head Bartender
Rum Bay Restaurant
01.1997 - 09.2022
BBA - Business
Hillsborough Community College
09.1989 - 06.1990
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School
09.1985 - 06.1989