Kemanu Black

10+ years in the hospitality industry.

8 years bartending experience.

3 years managing experience.

• BAR MANAGER, 2019, Present, BBC, Oversee bar operations for maximum efficiency. Manage inventory, Loss Prevention. Handle irate and unruly customers. Delegate tasks to team of bartenders.
• BARBACK, 2016, Present, EVENT ACES, Support all bar operations. Make sure everything is stocked. Assist with Loss Prevention. Ensure maximum flow and efficiency for all members of the bar team.
• BARTENDER, 2017, 2018, EVENT ACES
• BARTENDER, 2016, 2017, LA BARE, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• BARTENDER, 2016, 2017, ESCAPE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, Maintain positive working relationship with coworkers. Promptly serve customers in a friendly, charming manner to help build repeat clientele. Accurately balanced cash register at all times., Fort Lauderdale, FL
• BARTENDER, SUMMER 2016, VINCENT'S ON THE BEACH, Serve simple and complex mixed drinks. Ensure that all dishes were clean. Maintain stock levels at all times to prevent shortages of critical items., Fort Lauderdale, FL
• BARBACK, SUMMER 2016
• BARBACK, 2015, 2016, KING OF DIAMONDS, Responsible for setting tables a night with service, and set up and break down of bar. During service, responsible for keeping all tables and bar area clean. Assess guest demeanor, responsible for calling bouncer at key moments., Miami, FL
• BARBACK, 2015, 2016, LA HACIENDA, Barback and server, responsible for overseeing thirty tables a night. Change kegs for the beer tap, make sure all bartender's needs are met., Fayetville, GA