Jürgen Gerrit Brettschneider

Bartender

The Handel Bar

03.2023 - 04.2025

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.
Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
Fostered culture of teamwork, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operation during high-traffic periods.
Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Developed loyal clientele by engaging in friendly conversations and providing exceptional service.
Handled cash and card transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies and balancing till at end of each shift.
Optimized beverage cost and waste management, regularly reviewing and adjusting pour sizes and inventory levels.
Facilitated smooth workflow, coordinating with kitchen and floor staff to expedite orders.
Enhanced establishment's reputation, consistently receiving positive feedback on customer satisfaction surveys.
Managed inventory to prevent shortages, conducting weekly stock checks and placing timely orders.
Streamlined bar operations by maintaining clean and organized work area, ensuring efficient service.
Enhanced customer experience with engaging conversations and personalized drink recommendations.
Improved team morale and efficiency, leading by example and offering support during peak hours.
Managed about 10-30 customers alone depending on the day.
Could manage more than 90 customers with a team of 3.