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Cory Marinack

Scottsdale

Summary

Dynamic and highly reliable Lead Bartender, recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and expertise. Skilled in relationship building and inventory management. Experienced in handling high-volume environments. Well-versed in assisting wait staff with drinks and food orders. Excellent relationship-builder and multitasker always ready to support team needs while also boosting morale.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Bartender

OHSO Eatery + Distillery
06.2023 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Trained and mentored junior bartenders on craft cocktail preparation and customer service excellence.
  • Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation and ordering practices.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and crafting high-quality beverages.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

Bartender

Kelly's Riverside Saloon
05.2020 - 11.2022
  • Crafted and served high-volume cocktails, ensuring consistency and quality across all orders.
  • Operated cash register and processed payments accurately, maintaining financial integrity.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.

Nightclub Bartender

AMPD Group
02.2015 - 05.2020
  • Created a welcoming environment by engaging with patrons and providing excellent service.
  • Proactively monitored patron behavior for signs of intoxication or disorderly conduct, intervening as necessary to maintain a safe environment for all guests.
  • Managed high-volume drink orders during peak hours to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Trained new bartenders on cocktail preparation and bar equipment usage.
  • Collaborated closely with the security team to enforce age verification measures and maintain a secure environment for both guests and staff.
  • Consistently adhered to established company policies and local liquor laws, ensuring responsible service of alcohol at all times.

Education

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Commercial Pilot Certificate - Aviation

ATP Flight School
Phoenix, AZ
01-2026

Skills

  • Outgoing personality
  • Highly reliable
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Changing beer kegs
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Suggestive selling
  • Fast learner
  • Relationship building
  • Customer service
  • Inventory
  • Mixology

Certification

Single Engine Commercial Pilot

Instrument Rated Pilot

Title 4

AZ Food Handler Certificate

Interests

Former Collegiate Hockey Player

Avid Golfer

Pilot

All things Pittsburgh

NFL, NHL, PGA Tour

Fitness

Movies/Concerts

Travel


Timeline

Lead Bartender

OHSO Eatery + Distillery
06.2023 - Current

Bartender

Kelly's Riverside Saloon
05.2020 - 11.2022

Nightclub Bartender

AMPD Group
02.2015 - 05.2020

Coastal Carolina University

Commercial Pilot Certificate - Aviation

ATP Flight School

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