GEORGE
PELLETIER
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
ad1huy@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
MA ENGLISH
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
(UCLA), LOS ANGELES
BS SOCIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
SAN DIEGO
REFERENCES
FRED MANHECK
OWNER CELEBRATIONS
CATERING
MARK GIBSON
LEAD BARTENDER, THE WRECK
BAR – B OCEAN HOTEL
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as Bartender/Server with a goal of offering top customer service and satisfaction while developing a strong and loyal clientele for the bar/restaurant. SKILLS & ABILITIES
I have extensive experience in all aspects of bartending; creating delicious craft cocktails, creating drink menus, wine knowledge and service, experience with small and large business and private events as well as conducting inventory of all liquor and bar related items, requisitioning, and restocking while overseeing bar operations. I also have experience in a high volume environment and I am TIPS Certified.
EXPERIENCE
BARTENDER/BAR MANAGER, EVENT COORDINATOR
CELEBRATIONS DISTINCTIVE CATERING, MANCHESTER, NH
MAY 1, 2010 – SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
As off-site bartender/bar manager, my responsibilities included all areas of bartending; cocktail creation, overseeing bar operations including inventory, requisitioning, restocking, while scheduling coverage, staffing, and hiring employees. As an event consultant, I worked with prospective clients and coordinated weddings, major corporate events and other private functions while fostering guest relations - reporting directly to the owner/president of Celebrations. NEWS EDITOR/BUREAU CHIEF, THE TELEGRAPH, NASHUA, NH JANUARY, 5 2008 – AUGUST 15, 2020
I wrote an award-winning humor column, "The Last Retort"; covered and wrote live theatrical and concert events articles; contributed regional Arts and Entertainment stories and content as well as writing book and music reviews.
BARTENDER/SERVER, JOE ALLEN, MIAMI BEACH, FL
MAY 1, 2005 - MARCH 20, 2008
Both as a Bartender and Server, my responsibilities included all aspects of bartending and public dining including functions such as intimate weddings to private events. This historic restaurant is unique; the Miami Beach location became the hot spot for celebrities in South Beach creating a high volume, fast-paced atmosphere that required expert timing, coordination and execution in a high- profile dining environment.