Ricardo Smikle

• Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift(Temperature Logs etc), preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
• Represent at Food Awards
• Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
• Closed out cash Bills and drop cash.
• Mien en Place
• Setup Garnish Training
• Create Marketing Cocktails for photoshoot.
• Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
• Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
• Managed bar at special events, leading team in providing coordinated service for weddings, business meetings and social gatherings.
• Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
• Developed specialty drinks to work with menu changes, sustaining customer interest and solid bar revenue.
• Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
• 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.
• Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
• Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.

• Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
• Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
• Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Create Beverages standard Recipe.

• Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
• Purchased supplies according to expected demand.
• Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.

• Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
• Handled cash accurately and prepared nightly deposits.
• Purchased supplies according to expected demand.
• Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.

• Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
• Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
• Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
• Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.

Bar Mien en Place, Open and Close, Bar Temperature Log, Create Cocktail Menus, Bar Inventory, Ass. Manger with Storeroom. Pool Ass. Ass. with Entainment.