- Backpacking and Hiking
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Environmental Conservation and Stewardship Projects
- Adventure Travel
- Avid Rock Climber and bicyclist
Nolan McMahon
Denver
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Managing Lead Bartender at Lariat Lodge Brewing Company. Proficient in mixology and budget monitoring, I excel in delivering superior customer service while training and motivating staff to achieve peak performance. Proven track record of enhancing customer loyalty and driving sales through innovative offerings. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Lead Bartender
Lariat Lodge Brewing Company
09.2019 - Current
- Participate in crafting special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Train new servers and bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Cook & Server
The Fort
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Kitchen Manager
Gennaro's Italian Restaurant
05.2013 - 03.2019
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2014
Skills
- Preparing garnishes
- Health codes compliance
- Proficient in mixology
- Budget monitoring
- Superior customer service
- Staff management and coaching
Interests
Timeline
Managing Lead Bartender
Lariat Lodge Brewing Company
09.2019 - Current
Cook & Server
The Fort
09.2018 - 03.2020
Kitchen Manager
Gennaro's Italian Restaurant
05.2013 - 03.2019
No Degree - Business Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver