Food Truck Owner - Madea's Kitchen On Wheels
(2024-12)
Responsible for day-to-day operations to include preparing/cooking food items, serving customers, managing food and drink inventory.
- Cleaning and sanitation of truck equipment; ensuring truck and equipment are in working order at all times.
- Tracking of expenses, cash/credit handling; daily deposits.
- Maintains compliance with food safety and health regulations.
Lead Bartender to Bar Manager - The Mint Lounge - Miami, FL
(2011-02 - 2025-12)
- Supervision of bar operations and personnel
- Scheduling of shifts
- Managed stock and inventory
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Crafted signature cocktails that boosted bar sales.
- Opening, mid shift and closing procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized bar, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Implemented promotional events, attracting 50% more patrons on weekends.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty.
- Adapted quickly to high-pressure environments, ensuring smooth service flow; fast-paced environment.
- Cash/credit handling on POS system
Restaurant Owner - Down South BBQ Rib Shack - Miami, FL
(2017-01 - 2019-05)
- Managed finances, including budgeting, financial planning, and revenue forecasting.
- Created and implementing business strategies to achieve profitability.
- Hired, trained, and managed employees, including front-of-house staff and kitchen personnel.
- Managed inventory and supplies, from ordering to tracking and adjusting food and supply levels.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations and food quality standards.
- Maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors, and customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and upkeep of restaurant.
- Cash/credit handling; daily balancing and deposits.
- Opening and closing procedures.
Bartender - Murphy's Law - Hollywood, FL
(2013-10)
- Prepared and served beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) while following recipes and created new ones.
- Verified age requirements when needed to ensure that customers met legal drinking age before serving alcohol.
- Managed and maintained inventory prior to the start of shift and while tending to bartending responsibilities.
- Cash/credit handling on POS system.
- Provided excellent customer service while engaging with customers to enhance their experience and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Bartender - SOBE Staffing - Miami, FL
(2013-10)
- Prepared bar setup to include organization of bottles and garnishes.
- Bar service for special and/or private events.
- Excellent customer service in fast-paced environment.
- Worked collaboratively and communicated effectively with other coworkers to foster a team environment.
