Ivan Galic
Finglas,Dublin
Summary
Talented Bar Manager with experience managing quality mixologists and service teams in fast-paced, high-turnover hospitality settings. Leads by example in delivering exceptional customer care to uphold establishment reputation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bar Manager
FX Buckley
Dublin, Dublin
09.2021 - Current
- Identified and addressed underperformance and non-compliance.
- Executed prompt, precise drinks service at high-capacity events, minimising customer waiting times.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff on best bar practices, maintaining highly efficient service teams.
- Ordered beverage and equipment stock by analysing sales and customer trends.
- Oversaw line cleaning and cellar management.
- Forecasted revenue and expenses for budget planning purposes.
- Monitored bar expenses and operations to minimise costs.
- Grew restaurant profits through improved marketing and staff development initiatives.
- Guaranteed proper cash management, sales measurement and cash-up processes for operational standards.
- Achieved financial goals through rigorous restaurant budgeting and forecasting.
- Liaised with kitchen teams to develop innovative, seasonal menus for maximised customer appeal.
- Prepared rotas to achieve stable coverage while minimising payroll costs.
- Developed menus with strict cost controls to maximise restaurant profits.
Assistant Bar Manager
Fade street social
Dublin, Dublin
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Executed prompt, precise drinks service at high-capacity events, minimising customer waiting times.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff on best bar practices, maintaining highly efficient service teams.
- Identified and addressed underperformance and non-compliance.
- Organised special events and functions and corporate lunches.
- Monitored bar expenses and operations to minimise costs.
- Guaranteed proper cash management, sales measurement and cash-up processes for operational standards.
- Led team to deliver outstanding hospitality operations.
Bar Supervisor/ Bar Managmet
Bonsai Bar at Rustic Stone
Dublin, Dublin
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Mentored junior bartenders in mixology best practices to ensure overall team confidence and competence.
- Maintained exceptional customer service at peak times through strategic management of priorities and responsibilities.
- Closely monitored stock levels to implement necessary replenishments for smooth running bar service.
- Maintained detailed bar inventory, working within company's budgetary guidelines for continued profit growth.
- Studied market trends, consistently updating bar offerings to remain ahead of competitors.
- Ensured presentation of bar and staff met high-quality industry targets and brand values.
Bartender/Senior Bartender
Balfes at Westbury Hotel
Dublin, Dublin
12.2014 - 09.2018
- Refused drinks service to guests without appropriate proof of age.
- Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
- Followed safe serving requirements, monitoring guest behaviour and discontinuing service to inebriated customers.
- Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
- Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
Education
A-Levels - Computer Tehnician
Secondary School Pozega
09.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
- Safe serving knowledge
- Wine and spirits expertise
- Employee training
- Strong communication
- Outgoing personality
- Problem solving
- Recipes and menu planning
- Produce purchasing
- Recruitment
- Hiring and training
- Conflict resolution
- Cleanliness
- Staff supervision
- Shift scheduling
Languages
English
Fluent
Croatian
Native
Timeline
Bar Manager
FX Buckley
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Bar Manager
Fade street social
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bar Supervisor/ Bar Managmet
Bonsai Bar at Rustic Stone
09.2018 - 03.2020
Bartender/Senior Bartender
Balfes at Westbury Hotel
12.2014 - 09.2018
A-Levels - Computer Tehnician
Secondary School Pozega
09.2005 - 06.2009
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