Experienced bartender/bar manager available all shifts
Justin William Eickhoff
1449 Pearson Street, Houston, TX 77023
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Professional Summary:
· Broad range of experience in the hospitality industry, from casual to
high-end, with extensive knowledge of classic cocktails, modern mixology and
craft beer.
· Team player with front and back of house experience as a manager,
bartender, server and with kitchen production.
· Experienced with multiple P.O.S systems, including: Aloha, Digital Dining,
Revention and Micros including P.O.S. network installation, interface
maintenance and troubleshooting.
· Key holder with operations experience with accounting, P&L tracking,
setting and maintaining pars, curbing waste and redundancy, ordering and
executing all opening and closing procedures.
· Supervisory experience including shift management, setting policies and
procedures, scheduling and maintaining a positive working environment.
· Software proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel to create
office forms and Photoshop to design and layout menus and promotional
materials.
· Proven track record of producing and promoting special events, off-site
promotions and concert bookings.
References:
Toni Brown, Houston, TX ------------
Chris Maher, St. Petersburg, FL ------------
Lizzy Manwaring, Houston, TX ------------
Skills:
· Clear and professional communicator
· Effective multi-tasker
· Able to anticipate guest needs
· Ability to recognize and address potential problems
· Self starter
· Experienced with production of specialty syrups and infusions
Education:
Associate of Arts – Liberal Arts Honors Program
St. Petersburg College – St. Petersburg, FL
3.8 GPA Upon graduation
Certifications:
T.A.B.C.
Texas Food Handler
Bar Manager/Bartender
6/2016 – 6/2018
Queen Vic Pub & Kitchen
2712 Richmond AVE, Houston, TX 77098
? Casual gastropub concept focused on traditional British and Indian dishes, craft
cocktails, craft beer and a sommelier curated wine selection
? Served as shift manager during bartending shifts
? Responsible for inventory, ordering and maintaining pars, as well as, production
of
special syrups, infusions and other craft cocktail elements
? Brought new cocktails to the menu that moved stagnant inventory and advised on
improved menu design for the same purpose
? Responsible for end-of-day report, cash drawer balance, server drops, tip
allocation report, credit card batch, deposit, store walk through and lock up
Bartender
8/2015 – 6/2016
Revention Music Center/D.L.S. Events
520 Texas AVE, Houston, TX 77002
? Live music venue with high volume, fast-paced full liquor bar/concessions service
? Strict pouring and serving guidelines
? Set up glassware and liquor prior to events
? Broke down and secured liquor after events
? Closed out register and prepared cashier report
General Manager / Bartender
6/2015 – 3/2016
Growler’s Beer and Wine (Business sold)
1005 Waugh DR, Houston, TX 77019
? Craft beer specialty store with mixed retail and bar service
? Responsible for accounting, inventory, stocking, pricing, staff schedule, payroll,
staff policies and procedures, and general office duties
? Responsible for maintenance of standard draft equipment and “Craftap” counter
pressure growler filler machine, line cleaning and tap spout cleaning
? Created and implemented social media marketing campaigns, store aesthetics,
special events, in store promotions and remote demonstrations
? Responsible for end-of- day report, cash drawer balance, server drops, tip
allocation report, credit card batch, deposit, store walk through and lock up
Bar Manager
12/2014 – 5/2015
Radical Eats (Business closed)
507 Westheimer RD, Houston, TX 77006
? Farm to table restaurant with focus on locally sourced produce and meats, with
vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options
? Responsible for production of special syrups, fresh juices and infusions.
? Responsible for inventory and ordering
? Streamlined Aloha system to improve communication between the front and back
of house and increase productivity
? Responsible for end-of-day report, cash drawer balance, server drops, tip
allocation report, credit card batch, deposit, store walk through and lock up
Bartender
12/2008 – 11/2013
Catbird’s Bar
1336 Westheimer RD, Houston, TX 77006
? Fast paced full liquor bar
? Very strict pouring and inventory control
? Nightly beer inventory and daily “bevintel” style liquor and keg inventory
? Created and produced promotional events and advised on drink specials and
other
promotions
? Responsible for end-of-day report, cash drawer balance, tip allocation report,
credit card batch, deposit, store walk through and lock up
Bartender / Server
9/2007 – 9/2009
Chuy’s Tex-Mex
2706 Westheimer RD, Houston, TX 77098
? Popular high-volume Tex-Mex Restaurant
? Food and full liquor drink service at bar and lounge
? Service bar and take out orders
? Margarita machine maintenance and nightly cleaning
? Nightly beer inventory
? Maintained the lowest overall bar cost in entire company during my tenure
Manager / Marketing Director
5/2004 - 8/2007
Land Shark’s Pizza Company
860 49 th ST. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
? Shift manager responsible for staff coordination and supervision of production
? Responsible for beer and wine program, menu design, advertising materials, store
aesthetics and off site demonstrations
? Created and deployed effective marketing strategies
? Installed and maintained five station P.O.S. system with remote printers
? Responsible for end-of-day report, cash drawer balance, server drops, tip
allocation report, credit card batch, deposit, store walk through and lock up
Bartender / Bar Manager / Server
1/1997 – 4/2004
Crabby Bill’s Seafood
5100 Gulf BLVD, St. Petersburg Beach, FL 33706
? Casual Seafood restaurant and Tiki Bar
? High volume food and full liquor service at bar and lounge and service bar for a
large dining room
? Responsible for beer, wine and liquor ordering and inventory
? Responsible for staff schedule, policies and procedures and cleaning/maintenance
schedule
? Responsible for end-of-day report, cash drawer balance, server drops, tip
allocation report, credit card batch, deposit, store walk through and lock up
Justin William Eickhoff
1449 Pearson Street, Houston, TX 77023
------------ | ------------
Professional Summary:
· Broad range of experience in the hospitality industry, from casual to
high-end, with extensive knowledge of classic cocktails, modern mixology and
craft beer.
· Team player with front and back of house experience as a manager,
bartender, server and with kitchen production.
· Experienced with multiple P.O.S systems, including: Aloha, Digital Dining,
Revention and Micros including P.O.S. network installation, interface
maintenance and troubleshooting.
· Key holder with operations experience with accounting, P&L tracking,
setting and maintaining pars, curbing waste and redundancy, ordering and
executing all opening and closing procedures.
· Supervisory experience including shift management, setting policies and
procedures, scheduling and maintaining a positive working environment.
· Software proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel to create
office forms and Photoshop to design and layout menus and promotional
materials.
· Proven track record of producing and promoting special events, off-site
promotions and concert bookings.
References:
Toni Brown, Houston, TX ------------
Chris Maher, St. Petersburg, FL ------------
Lizzy Manwaring, Houston, TX ------------
Skills:
· Clear and professional communicator
· Effective multi-tasker
· Able to anticipate guest needs
· Ability to recognize and address potential problems
· Self starter
· Experienced with production of specialty syrups and infusions
Education:
Associate of Arts – Liberal Arts Honors Program
St. Petersburg College – St. Petersburg, FL
3.8 GPA Upon graduation
Certifications:
T.A.B.C.
Texas Food Handler
Bar Manager/Bartender
6/2016 – 6/2018
Queen Vic Pub & Kitchen
2712 Richmond AVE, Houston, TX 77098
? Casual gastropub concept focused on traditional British and Indian dishes, craft
cocktails, craft beer and a sommelier curated wine selection
? Served as shift manager during bartending shifts
? Responsible for inventory, ordering and maintaining pars, as well as, production
of
special syrups, infusions and other craft cocktail elements
? Brought new cocktails to the menu that moved stagnant inventory and advised on
improved menu design for the same purpose
? Responsible for end-of-day report, cash drawer balance, server drops, tip
allocation report, credit card batch, deposit, store walk through and lock up
Bartender
8/2015 – 6/2016
Revention Music Center/D.L.S. Events
520 Texas AVE, Houston, TX 77002
? Live music venue with high volume, fast-paced full liquor bar/concessions service
? Strict pouring and serving guidelines
? Set up glassware and liquor prior to events
? Broke down and secured liquor after events
? Closed out register and prepared cashier report
General Manager / Bartender
6/2015 – 3/2016
Growler’s Beer and Wine (Business sold)
1005 Waugh DR, Houston, TX 77019
? Craft beer specialty store with mixed retail and bar service
? Responsible for accounting, inventory, stocking, pricing, staff schedule, payroll,
staff policies and procedures, and general office duties
? Responsible for maintenance of standard draft equipment and “Craftap” counter
pressure growler filler machine, line cleaning and tap spout cleaning
? Created and implemented social media marketing campaigns, store aesthetics,
special events, in store promotions and remote demonstrations
? Responsible for end-of- day report, cash drawer balance, server drops, tip
allocation report, credit card batch, deposit, store walk through and lock up
Bar Manager
12/2014 – 5/2015
Radical Eats (Business closed)
507 Westheimer RD, Houston, TX 77006
? Farm to table restaurant with focus on locally sourced produce and meats, with
vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options
? Responsible for production of special syrups, fresh juices and infusions.
? Responsible for inventory and ordering
? Streamlined Aloha system to improve communication between the front and back
of house and increase productivity
? Responsible for end-of-day report, cash drawer balance, server drops, tip
allocation report, credit card batch, deposit, store walk through and lock up
Bartender
12/2008 – 11/2013
Catbird’s Bar
1336 Westheimer RD, Houston, TX 77006
? Fast paced full liquor bar
? Very strict pouring and inventory control
? Nightly beer inventory and daily “bevintel” style liquor and keg inventory
? Created and produced promotional events and advised on drink specials and
other
promotions
? Responsible for end-of-day report, cash drawer balance, tip allocation report,
credit card batch, deposit, store walk through and lock up
Bartender / Server
9/2007 – 9/2009
Chuy’s Tex-Mex
2706 Westheimer RD, Houston, TX 77098
? Popular high-volume Tex-Mex Restaurant
? Food and full liquor drink service at bar and lounge
? Service bar and take out orders
? Margarita machine maintenance and nightly cleaning
? Nightly beer inventory
? Maintained the lowest overall bar cost in entire company during my tenure
Manager / Marketing Director
5/2004 - 8/2007
Land Shark’s Pizza Company
860 49 th ST. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
? Shift manager responsible for staff coordination and supervision of production
? Responsible for beer and wine program, menu design, advertising materials, store
aesthetics and off site demonstrations
? Created and deployed effective marketing strategies
? Installed and maintained five station P.O.S. system with remote printers
? Responsible for end-of-day report, cash drawer balance, server drops, tip
allocation report, credit card batch, deposit, store walk through and lock up
Bartender / Bar Manager / Server
1/1997 – 4/2004
Crabby Bill’s Seafood
5100 Gulf BLVD, St. Petersburg Beach, FL 33706
? Casual Seafood restaurant and Tiki Bar
? High volume food and full liquor service at bar and lounge and service bar for a
large dining room
? Responsible for beer, wine and liquor ordering and inventory
? Responsible for staff schedule, policies and procedures and cleaning/maintenance
schedule
? Responsible for end-of-day report, cash drawer balance, server drops, tip
allocation report, credit card batch, deposit, store walk through and lock up