Bernie O'Brien

General Manager

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

Ambitious, team-oriented professional seeking to pursue a position that will exercise a high level of interpersonal communication skills and hospitality, for a company that champions professional development. Possesses a comprehensive background in client services for both the hospitality industry and advertising industry.

Experience

  • Guthries Tavern (Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site)
    • General Manager
      Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Responsible for maintaining all of the former assistant managerial duties while taking on new general manger responsibilities to ensure a well run and profitable neighborhood bar. • Responsible for curating a menu full of a variety of Beer options, as well as craft cocktails and non alcoholic options. • Responsible for purchasing Beer and liquor while staying within budget. • Maintained a strong relationship with all distribution representatives as well as sales representatives from beer and liquor companies. • Work closely with the owner on bar revenue as well as promotions. • Maintained a talented and loyal staff of 8-12 people, with very little employee turnover. • Responsible for booking and managing all private events both big and small. • Curated a monthly schedule for all employees. • Help maintain 4+ stars on both google reviews and yelp. • Developed a strong with relationship with those in the community to generate repeat clientele and high customer satisfaction.

    • Assistant General Manager
      Jul 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Responsible for delivering a high level of customer satisfaction that has made Guthrie's Tavern one of the top neighborhood bars in the city of Chicago. • Managed anywhere from anywhere from 1-4 servers and 1-2 bartenders a shift. • Worked closely with the general manager on promotions, specials, and revenue. • Responsible for weekly inventory. • Created and hosted trivia nights for the bar. • Created and ran euchre league for the bar. • Well versed in Lightspeed Point of Sales. •SeveSafe Food Service Sanitation Manager Certified • Basset Certified • Food Allergen Certified

  • Associate Manager at Lizzie McNeill's Irish Pub
    Dec 2016 - Feb 2021 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Responsible for delivering a high level of customer satisfaction to generate repeat clientele for one of Chicago’s top Irish pubs. • Managed anywhere from 1-4 servers and 1-2 barbacks/bartenders a shift. • Ensuring the bar is properly stocked and restocked to keep the bar up to code and well organized. • Prioritize and manage product placement of promoted/preferred vendors. • Responsible for checking inventory once a week. • Working closely with the general manager, as well as the client before and during parties/events. • Managerial duties on select evenings that involve: closing the bar, counting the register, reviewing sales, and reporting directly to the co-owner of the bar net sales of the evening. • Heavy involvement in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Party (set-up/clean-up/logistics/safety). • Well-versed in Micros Point of Sale (POS) system. • ServSafe Food Service Sanitation Manager Certified

  • Bartender at Lizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub
    Jun 2013 - Dec 2016 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Deliver quality customer service in timely and friendly manner • Offering assistance to customers who are unsure of what they want to drink using my knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits. • Developed a great understanding for patron behavior, as well as what works and doesn’t work in the bar industry. • Develop and maintain a good rapport with customers to ensure they come back to the bar regularly. • Basset Certified

  • Intern at Quriosity Productions
    Oct 2014 - Jun 2015 · 9 mos

    Responsible for assisting in production of concept through completion in film for any given client. • Executing client service at the highest level. • Working directly with clients to ensure their time at the office is a great experience (Delivering food, drinks, helping with paperwork, etc). • Maintaining organization within the office common areas and meeting rooms • Updating Salesforce data efficiently and in a timely manner. • Assisting in the organization and executing of productions, such as: research, concept development, storyboarding, filming/production coordination, and even serving as an extra in an advertisement.

  • Summer Camp Counselor at St. John Berchmans
    Jun 2011 - Aug 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Responsible for 10-15 campers between the ages of eight and twelve years old. • Created and maintained daily schedules for my campers. • Set a good example that campers were expected to follow. • Provided a pleasant and patient demeanor while working with the children. • Taught campers leadership skills by facilitating innovative activities focused on new experiences and challenges. • Encouraged campers to explore new areas of interest.