SEAN CORRIGAN
Virginia Beach
Summary
Professional Bartender with exceptional communication and people skills. I have plenty of experience in team settings, and solving problems, managing others, and following orders. I have been successful in delivering quality service in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, creating new and fun drinks, as well as having a firm understanding on wine and classic cocktails. I enjoy challenges and new experiences and am looking forward to finding a secure year round position that will provide me the opportunities to expand and grow.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager and Bartender
Ocean 27
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2019 - Current
- Managed all bar and wait staff. Made liquor orders, schedules, and kept track of all employees hours, sales, and was responsible for daily reports and cash drops.
- Focused on success. I kept the team motivated, on task, and was responsible for dealing with problems inside and outside of the house
- Problem solving. Anytime an issue arose, it was my job to fix it quickly and efficiently, staying calm and always putting the company first.
- Leadership. I was in a role that people needed to respect. It was my job to lead by example, to work hard, be respectful, strong, honest, and remind everyone what our goals were.
- Operated efficiently in high-volume setting with personal sales consistently between $1,500-$3000 nightly.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, as well as preparing cash drawers.
- Provided excellent customer service.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Upsold menu items to customers maximizing profits.
- Networking.
Manager and Bartender
The Comfy Belly
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Provide an environment conducive of success for myself and my company.
- Organization, and handling pressure.
- Dealing with unhappy or unsatisfied customers.
- Handling all of the businesses money for the day.
- Provided excellent customer service.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand.
- Upsold daily specials, menu items, and beverage promotions to maximize sales.
- Operated efficiently in high-volume setting with bar and service well.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables bar areas clean.
- Assisted new drink menu with input and creative cocktails.
- Networking.
Bartender, Barback, Server, Host
Froggies Cantina By the Bay
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2016 - 06.2021
- Started in the restaurant industry here learning everything from hosting, to barback, to server, and occasionally bartending.
- Provided excellent customer service and was an integral part of creating a fun atmosphere which made memorable experiences to foster repeat business.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups, restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
- Upsold daily, liquor, and promotional specials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VASkills
Leadership
Problem Solving
Clear and Effective Communication
Handling Difficult Customers
Customer Service
High-Volume Environments
Teamwork and Professionalism
Good Conversationalist
Cocktail Service
Engaging Customers
Cash Handling and Management
Mixology Techniques
New Cocktail Creation
Drink Consistency
Extra-Curricular Activities
Played Basketball collegiately at Wytheville CC 2011-2013 Played Basketball collegiately at Wytheville CC 2011-2013
Timeline
Manager and Bartender
The Comfy Belly
06.2021 - 10.2022
Manager and Bartender
Ocean 27
07.2019 - Current
Bartender, Barback, Server, Host
Froggies Cantina By the Bay
04.2016 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - History
Tidewater Community College