Experienced Bartender Beverly Hills
Resume:
John A. Maraffi
West Toluca Lake, CA 91602
310-***-**** Cell
***********@*********.***
Highly experienced bartender with extensive experience championing customer satisfaction. Actively partner with all levels of leadership to raise business results. Recognized as an energetic leader and a strong motivator.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Hideaway Beverly Hills July 2022 - Present
Bartender/ Lead
Trained with Julian Cox and Kristine Cox to create a craft beverage program with a focus on tequila and mezcal
Assisted in the development of the bar program by establishing pars, and organization of the storage and prep area of the bar
Supervised the cleaning procedures and closing procedures of the bar and prep area. Proper Cash handling and cash maintenance.
Supervise the standards of our batch cocktails as well as preparing all batch recipes Bacari Silverlake - February 2022 - July 2022
Batender
Responsibilities included; Craft Cocktail knowledge Speed an ef8iciency with a diverse menu featuring fresh ingredients, juice daily. Proper cash handling.
The Sushi Bar LA - November 2020 - Feb 2022
Bartender, Closing Manager
Responsibilities included; building outdoor bar areas well as properly cleaning and breaking down nightly during covid.
Assist Montecito Sushi Bar (sister venue) when requested. The preparation of cocktails for guests arrival as well as departure. Knowledge of all sakes poured by the glass as well as by the bottle as well as up-selling to premium level sakes and spirits.
Comprehensive knowledge of Japanese whiskies.
Creating beverages with a focus on Japanese spirits and ingredients. Proper accounting of all sales for restaurant and bar. Responsible for properly closing the restaurant nightly The Three Clubs August 2019-March 2020
Bartender/Bar Manager
Responsibilities include; following and ensuring proper cash handling, closing and cleaning procedures.
Weekly inventory as well as creating order for owners to purchase as well as receiving product and maintaining cleanliness of storage areas.
Creating drinks for parties as well as seasonal menu. Supervised a staff of 5 bartenders.
Mr Furley’s Glendale. September 2018- August 2019
Bartender/ Closing Manager
Responsibilities include opening and closing the bar, ensuring the cleanliness of the bar as well as restocking. Counting all money and night time deposit as well as dividing and recording all tips for the whole staff
The Hollywood Bowl A.O.C. the Wine Bar 2018 Season Bartender
Responsible for knowing over 30 wines by the glass as well as being familiar with a wine list of over 50 wines.
Cleaning and securing the bar nightly
Clifton’s Republic January 2017 – October 2017
Bar Manager
Responsibilities included managing 4 bars nightly between 4 levels of the venue - each with their own POS systems.
Providing education in spirits, beer and wine.
Created specialty cocktails for high profile events (Twin Peaks premier, Funny or Die events, movie premiers, art benefits, political benefits, etc). Created events with beer companies promoting both the venue and their product. Weekly inventory of alcohol in both retail division as well as the beverage program. Supervised bar operations as well as guest interaction using open hours. The Tam O’Shanter 2013- 2017
Bar/Restaurant Manager
Bar/ Restaurant manager with an emphasis in overseeing and developing the beverage program for historic single family owned 92 yr old restaurant. Supervised a bar staff of 5, training and developing the beverage program including seasonal cocktails as well as classic cocktails
Created / hosted tasting events for the public
Created / hosted dinner tastings for both beer and spirits Supervised and operated the restaurant as well as the bar during operational hours Created a whisky program highlighting Scotch whisky as well as American whiskey- Developed a menu of over 300 rare and special American and Scottish whiskies. Increased beverage sales from 2013 to 2017
Responsible for finding and booking musical talent in the pub Created a beverage program that increased liquor sales by 300% from 2013 The Edison Downtown *2006 – 2013
Bartender/ Bar Manager
Responsible for meeting and exceeding the expectations of all guests by mixing and serving alcohol and non alcoholic beverages while maintaining the integrity of all drinks developed within the Edison.
Accountable for setting up, serving and clean up of all bar activities. Trained extensively in the practice of classic cocktails and the art of mixology Developed signature cocktails for cocktail menu
Trained in the use of Micros system
Created and maintained a comprehensive inventory system for the venue. Provided service to customers for private functions and special events. Assisted in the development of the wines by the glass and bottle menu. Supervised a staff of 12 bartenders as well as 6 barbacks. Average nightly sales of 2500-3000
The Highlands *2001 -2006
Bartender / Assistant bar manager
Responsible for mixing and serving drinks to customers directly and indirectly through wait staff. Worked alongside the wait staff to provide high levels of customer satisfaction. Average nightly ring of 3000 for this high volume nightclub Squirrel system trained
Participated as a lead bartender in the clubs private functions for various events, from award dinners to private corporate functions.
Responsible for inventory and receiving liquor for nightclub Maintaining proper storage area
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
COCKTAILS PUBLISHED IN:
Skyway magazine, December 2010
Under the Table a Dorothy Parker Cocktail Guide (published 2013) The Cocktail Hour: Beer. (Published 2014)
Los Angeles Cocktails, Spirits in the City of Angels (Published 2017) CERTIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION
Bachelor of fine arts, theatre studies, City College of New York Certificate of completion, Balliol University, Oxford England S.T.A.R, T.I.P.S Certified
International Sommelier Guild 2009
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