Harry Pleasants
New Orleans
Summary
Well rounded bar manager/ tender, with a wide range of history in the service industry. Seeking opportunity to build and strengthen the customer base in a unique, high volume establishment. I bring a passion for the trade, a fun positive attitude, and a full understanding of service. Excellent communication skills, work well with others, and truly believe in team effort.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Bartender
The Read House Hotel
01.2021 - 03.2025
- Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
- Trained new bartenders on drink recipes, mixing techniques, and customer service skills to enhance overall performance.
- Set up and break down all portable bars for banquet facilities. Glassware, beer, wine and liquor....
Head Bartender
The Comedy Catch
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
- Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy in transactions while minimizing instances of theft or loss.
- Trained new bartenders on drink recipes, mixing techniques, and customer service skills to enhance overall performance.
Bartender/Cook/Master Grill Operator
Mountain Oaks Wedding Chapel and Tea Room
01.2016 - 01.2019
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN01-1991
Skills
- Staff training and supervision
- Attentive service
- Cash handling expertise
- Taking inventory
- POS system proficiency
- Strong communication skills
- Managing cash register
- Cash handling
Timeline
Head Bartender
The Read House Hotel
01.2021 - 03.2025
Head Bartender
The Comedy Catch
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bartender/Cook/Master Grill Operator
Mountain Oaks Wedding Chapel and Tea Room
01.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Business Management
Purdue University
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