keith myers

  • HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL
  • Jersey City, NJ, USA
  • Jun 10, 2018
Full time F & B Managers General Managers and Management Executives

Personal Summary

Motivated, self-assertive and versatile hospitality professional with over fifteen years of experience in a variety of fast-paced, large volume and high-end venues, as well as all aspects of service and management.  Exceptional leadership skills and ability to cultivate relationships, which, in turn, increase repeat business.

Work Experience

Floor Manager
Nov 2014 - May 2018 BB kings Blues Club and Grill

Customer services/public relations skills
Staff development and scheduling
Recording, controlling and maintaining inventory
Floor supervision (monitoring table maintenance, guest communication, etc.)
Proficient in handling cash, debit and credit transactions
Bar, floor and weekend brunch management
Payments/settlements with musical artists

Head Bartender
Apr 2014 - Oct 2014 MaritimeParc

High volume full and service bar
Recording, controlling and maintaining inventory
Maintaining bar upkeep
Brunch, lunch, dinner shifts. Private parties, wedding parties, receptions.

V.I.P. Bartender
Mar 2010 - Jun 2013 Prudential Center

High volume bar (two club lounges, sports bar, private parties, etc.) (Nets Basketball Team, Devils Hockey, concerts, etc.). Suite service/Catering.

Head Bartender
Jun 2009 - Dec 2009 Southwest Porch (Bryant Park)

Opening staff. Seasonal outdoor bar located in Bryant Park (Full/Service).

Bar Manager
Jun 2007 - May 2009 Ox Restaurant

Opening staff, training bar staff, money handling, created specialty drink. Promotions (happy hours, theme parties, etc.). Record and maintain liquor inventory

Instructor/Sales
Apr 2007 - Sep 2007 Authentic Bartending School

Teaching mixology courses. Enrolling new students. Set up/cleaning. Filing Paperwork. Giving school tours. Certified with NY Board of Education.

Education

Bachelors
Aug 1988 - Dec 1992 University of Iowa

First Name

keith

Last Name

myers