Manager Service

ISH FINISTER

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EDUCATION

The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago January 2010-2013: Culinary Arts- Associate of Applied Science.

Gallo Wine Academy Online Course 2009

SKILLS

• Five years experience as a bartender of a high volume restaurant bar

• Experienced and comfortable in cocktail and wine food pairing recommendations

• Generated a strong bar patron following

• Beer server at micro pub; strong knowledge in beer types, flavors and profiles

• Strong culinary knowledge, very comfortable explaining food preparations and terms

• Lead bartender

• Restaurant mixologist for award winning cocktail menu

• Participated in seasonal cocktail menu change recipes

• Highest guest check average in entire restaurant and bar

• Taught recipe’s to new bartenders and encouraged the development of their palate

• Created program where VIP regulars would tell me what they liked and I would create their perfect drink

EXPERIENCE

Bartender: La Mar Cebichería Peruana. San Francisco, CA. May 2014- January 2015.

• Daily Stock Control and full weekly audit.

• Efficiently mixed ingredients to prepare cocktails

• poured beers and wines according to drink recipes

• Received drink orders from clients, waiters and waitresses, served

Lead Bartender: Prasino Restaurant. Chicago, IL. July 2011- March 2014.

• HR responsibilities including recruitment, training and development of staff

• In-depth understand of measurements and weights of drink levels

• Managing a team of 12 permanent and also casual bar staff & supervisors/staff scheduling

• Working with the Bar Manager in coordinating & planning for big events

Bartender: Ruth Chris Steak House Restaurant. Chicago, IL. March 2010- July 2011.

• Perform tasks of providing accurate and efficient service of alcoholic and soft drinks to customers

• Provided a clean and tidy workplace to meet high level of quality service

STYLE

I am a confident, highly reliable and resourceful bartender with an in depth understanding of the restaurant and hospitality industry. Great communication skills with flair needed to attract customers, drive sales, and develop relationships. Flexible in the ability to adapt to challenges when they arise while remaining aware of professional roles and boundaries. I am cheerful, pleasant, amicable and a proven ability to ensure that a guests experience is always relaxing and enjoyable.

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