Brandon Kissinger

Progress driven leader with proven track record in the fields of customer service and hospitality with a focus on Mixology and culinary arts Austin, TX

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Work Experience

Bartender/Banquet server

Instawork Austin

October 2022 to present

Setting up mobile bars at weddings, corporate and other large event Preparing classic and signature cocktails in a timely manner with exceptional customer Service

Serving large events from passed apps to fine plated menus in very upscale enviroments Working in ever changing environments including places like Headliners Club in Austin Venus include Headliners Club Austin,Austin Club, Austin Country Club, UT golf club, Fair Market Austin, FareGrounds Austin and more

Bartender

Fleming's Steakhouse - Austin, TX

February 2020 to February 2022

Open/closing bar

Preparing classic and signature cocktails in a timely manner with exceptional customer service

Bartender/Line cook

Roaring Fork - Austin, TX

November 2018 to February 2020

• Trained in every station on line and prep including sautee, wood burning oven, grill, pantry and more

• Follow recipes and execute orders in a timely fashion.

• Open/closing of bar

• Preparing classic and signature cocktails in a timely manner with exceptional customer service

Bar manager/Assistant General Manager

Muro's Kitchen - Austin, TX

March 2018 to November 2018

• Overseeing and training staff to follow company recipes, standards and procedures• Negotiating item pricing with multiple purveyors while staying on or below budget

• Money handling. Opening/closing restaurant.

Lead Line Cook/Sous Chef

Grimaldi's - Houston, TX

May 2017 to March 2018

• Overseeing and training of all prep and line cooks to follow and maintain all recipes and procedures according to company standards

• Inventory and ordering.

General Manager/Executive Chef

Rebel Pizza Bar - Austin, TX March

2015 to May 2017

• Creating and maintaining cash logs and P&L sheets Including declining budget and forecasting in orderto create a reasonable budget for the management team.

• Management staffing and training

• Scheduling according to fluctuating budget and staff availabili General Manager

Brooklyn Pie company - Austin, TX

April 2009 to March 2015

• Creating and maintaining cash logs and P&L sheets Including declining budget and forecasting in orderto create reasonable budget for management team

• Scheduling according to fluctuating budget and staff availability

• Overseeing and training staff to follow company procedures including protected recipes• Negotiating product pricing with multiple sales reps in order to meet budget

• Opening/closing restaurant.

Kitchen Manager

Home Slice Pizza - Austin, TX

January 2004 to April 2009

• Participating in creating and maintaining menu

• Assuring kitchen is prepped for all menu items.

• Overseeing and training staff to follow company recipes and procedures

• Maintaining inventory and placing orders with multiple purveyors while staying on or below budget

Education

High School Diploma

ParkView Baptist HighSchool - Houston, TX

Bartender/certified Mixologist

Texas school of Bartenders-Houston,Tx

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