Zura Surmanidze
Batumi
Summary
- Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
- Friendly Bartender with exceptional team player and multitasking skills. Keep work area clean, stocked and conveniently organized at all times. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons.
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level bartender position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Timoleon
11.2023 - Current
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Bartender / Head Bartender
Place
12.2022 - Current
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
Head Bartender
Hurma Lounge Bar
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- 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.
- Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
- Managed bar at special events, leading team in providing coordinated service for weddings, business meetings and social gatherings.
- Developed specialty drinks to work with menu changes, sustaining customer interest and solid bar revenue.
Sailor
Queensway Shipping Company
01.2021 - 07.2021
Head Bartender
Esco-Bar
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Developed specialty drinks to work with menu changes, sustaining customer interest and solid bar revenue.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Bartender
Gudauri Loft Hotel
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Bartender / Waiter
Bez Mezh
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sailing And Navigation (Dry & Liquid Cargo)
Batumi State Maritime Academy
Georgia / Batumi06.2021
Skills
- Menu Memorization
- Basic Accounting
- Payment Processing
- Suggestive Selling
- Beverage Preparation
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Organizational Ability
- Classic Cocktails
- Preparing Garnishes
- Ordering Bar Supplies
- Creative Mixology
- Outgoing Personality
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Russian
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Bartender
Timoleon
11.2023 - Current
Bartender / Head Bartender
Place
12.2022 - Current
Head Bartender
Hurma Lounge Bar
03.2022 - 11.2022
Sailor
Queensway Shipping Company
01.2021 - 07.2021
Head Bartender
Esco-Bar
05.2020 - 12.2020
Bartender
Gudauri Loft Hotel
11.2019 - 04.2020
Bartender / Waiter
Bez Mezh
03.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sailing And Navigation (Dry & Liquid Cargo)
Batumi State Maritime Academy
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