Fikret Efe Özmen
Bartender
Antalya
Summary
Dynamic bartender with a proven track record at Cosmos Theatre, adept in beverage preparation and suggestive selling. Leveraged extensive liquor, beer, and wine knowledge to enhance customer satisfaction and mastered multitasking to efficiently manage high-volume events. Cultivated a loyal clientele through outstanding service and an outgoing personality, significantly contributing to the bar's success. Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Cosmos Theatre
Antalya, Turkey
12.2023 - Current
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, introducing new cocktails and techniques to the menu.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Bartender
Vogue Hotel Supreme
Bodrum
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Bartender
Vogue Hotel Supreme
Bodrum, Turkey
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
Bartender
Robinson Nobilis
Antalya, Turkey
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
Barback
Robinson Nobilis
Antalya, Turkey
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently stocking and organizing bar supplies and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Proactively communicated with bartenders and other staff members about low inventory or equipment issues, leading to timely resolution of potential problems.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Atılım Koleji
Tokat Province, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Beverage Preparation
Payment Processing
Suggestive Selling
Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
Menu Memorization
Classic cocktails
Cleanliness and hygiene
Handling Difficult Customers
Outgoing Personality
Patience and Tolerance
Strong multitasking
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Intermediate
B1
Interests
American Football
Playing Guitar
Playing Oud
Drawing
Timeline
Bartender
Cosmos Theatre
12.2023 - Current
Bartender
Vogue Hotel Supreme
04.2022 - 10.2022
Bartender
Vogue Hotel Supreme
04.2021 - 10.2021
Bartender
Robinson Nobilis
03.2020 - 11.2020
Barback
Robinson Nobilis
04.2019 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Atılım Koleji
04.2001 -