EDWARD ASARE
Accra
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. As well as having extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mixologist / Bartender
NO. 19 ACCRA RESTAURANT AND BAR
2023.03 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas
Mixologist / Bartender
FRONT/BACK
2022.10 - Current
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigerators and storage areas
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors
Mixologist/ Bartender
LOTUS BAR
2021.07 - 2022.08
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
Junior Accountant (National Service)
ADJIRINGANOR HEALTH CENTRE
2020.10 - 2021.06
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Prepare financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements
- Perform bank reconciliations to ensure that company's records match bank's records
- Help track and manage company expenses, ensuring that all expenses are appropriately documented and recorded
- Processing payroll, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements
Mixologist / Bartender (Free Lancer)
SERALLIO BAR
2017.11 - 2020.12
- Uses high-quality, locally sourced, or artisanal ingredients to create exceptional cocktails
- Work efficiently to serve drinks promptly and maintain flow of service
- Creating unique and exciting cocktail recipes
- Train other bar staff, ensuring that entire team maintains high standard of cocktail preparation and service.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory
Mixologist / Bartender (Free Lancer)
THE BLANK LOUNGE
2019.08 - 2020.08
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers
Mixologist / Bartender
CHAMPS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL & ALIOTO BAR AND GRILL
2015.12 - 2017.08
- Work efficiently to serve drinks promptly and maintain flow of service
- Creating unique and exciting cocktail recipes
- Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
Administrative Assistant
THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF GHANA
2013.06 - 2014.07
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
Education
HND in Computer Science - Computer Science
Accra Technical University
Accra Ghana11.2020
WAEC - General Science
La Presbyterian Senior High School
Accra, Ghana06.2013
Skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Good Time Management
- Excellent Teamwork and Collaboration
- Good Interpersonal Relationship
- Customer Relations
- Organizational Skills
- Supervision and leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
Bar Training
- JAGERMEISTER, 2015, Certified
- PERNOD RICARD, 2016, Certified
- DIAGEO (MBA) 101, 2018, Certified
Competitions
- BACARDI RUM DAY COMPETITION, 2021, Finalist
- CHIVAS COCKTAIL OF THE FUTURE, 2021, Finalist
References
- Mr. Stephen Kojo Aidoo, General Manager Front / Back, manager@no19accra.com, +233-242-725-223
- Mr. Emmanuel Davies, Brand Manager, Giffard Liqueur and Syrups, +233-242-926-117
Timeline
Mixologist / Bartender
NO. 19 ACCRA RESTAURANT AND BAR
2023.03 - Current
Mixologist / Bartender
FRONT/BACK
2022.10 - Current
Mixologist/ Bartender
LOTUS BAR
2021.07 - 2022.08
Junior Accountant (National Service)
ADJIRINGANOR HEALTH CENTRE
2020.10 - 2021.06
Mixologist / Bartender (Free Lancer)
THE BLANK LOUNGE
2019.08 - 2020.08
Mixologist / Bartender (Free Lancer)
SERALLIO BAR
2017.11 - 2020.12
Mixologist / Bartender
CHAMPS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL & ALIOTO BAR AND GRILL
2015.12 - 2017.08
Administrative Assistant
THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF GHANA
2013.06 - 2014.07
HND in Computer Science - Computer Science
Accra Technical University
WAEC - General Science
La Presbyterian Senior High School
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