Mason Mears
Westminster
Summary
Versatile Bar Manager proudly offering over eight years of experience fostering repeat customers through consistent, professional service. Skilled in designing profitable drink menus, handling cash sales, training and scheduling staff and managing bar inventory. Dedicated to creating inviting environment for both guests and staff.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager / Beverage Director
The Stockroom
05.2021 - Current
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business
- Implemented measures to reduce cost and waste for service preparation
- Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times
- Enhanced team productivity through effective monthly scheduling and daily task delegation
- Designed special cocktail, food, and flight offerings on weekly basis to increase guests and staff knowledge
- Streamlined inventory management and ordering to reduce sitting stock and overspending
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing
- Trained staff on cocktail history, classics, flavor theory and techniques allowing them to be able to improvise a cocktail specific to a guests request
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues swiftly
- Increased revenue with creative marketing initiatives and promotional events
- Designed menus for visual appeal and variety to ensure guest enjoyment
- Organized pop-up events that drove customer growth; one event gained recognition from a billion-dollar corporation
Lead Bartender / Beer Coordinator
The Arvada Tavern
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory
- Co-developed innovative menus and exclusive cocktails in partnership with the bar manager, enhancing customer engagement and bar identity
- Trained new bartenders and barbacks on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol
- Stayed up to date on beer trends to ensure a diverse and highly demanded tap lineup
- Frequently served as a reliable stand-in for key roles including Floor Manager, Bar Manager, Bartender, Server, and Host.
Laboratory Technician
Air Pollution Testing Inc.
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational
- Conducted certified opacity tests in compliance with environmental regulations
- Performed standard tests on petroleum samples to measure Reid Vapor Pressure and API gravity for quality assurance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry, Business Minor, Chemistry Minor
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2016
Skills
- TIPS certified
- Canva design proficiency
- Cost control
- Menu development
- Event coordination
- Food Fight 2018 Judges and People's Choice Award
- Food Fight 2019 VIP Winner
Timeline
Bar Manager / Beverage Director
The Stockroom
05.2021 - Current
Lead Bartender / Beer Coordinator
The Arvada Tavern
01.2017 - 06.2020
Laboratory Technician
Air Pollution Testing Inc.
05.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry, Business Minor, Chemistry Minor
University of Colorado At Boulder
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