Geoffrey Sowden
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Veteran bartender and hospitality professional with 20+ years industry experience and specialization in fine dining, casual dining and private club environments. SKILLS & ASSETS
Systems Knowledge: Micros, Aloha, OpenTable, Digital Dining and ClubSoft Certifications: TIPS and RAMP
Inventory and product order management
Training and managing staff of varying sizes
Culinary and beverage recipe creation and execution Excels in fast paced, high energy environments
Ability to recognize and develop systems to maximize unit efficiency FOH and BOH Capabilities
Superior multi-tasker
EXPERIENCE
Talamore Country Club – Ambler, PA 2014-Present
Bartender – Clubhouse and Banquets
Na’brasa Brazilian Steakhouse – Horsham, PA 2014-2015 Bartender
34 East Tavern – Ambler, PA 2013-2014
Bartender
Farm House Grille at Skippack Golf Course - Skippack, PA 2011-2013 Bartender
Ristorante San Marco – Ambler, PA 2011-2012
Bartender
The Franklin Institute – Frog Commissary – Philadelphia, PA 2011 Bartender and Commissary Chef
Gidget’s Café – Swedesboro, NJ
2009-2011
Co-Owner and Manager
Cedarbrook Country Club – Blue Bell, PA 2008-2011
Bartender – Clubhouse and Banquets
Normandy Farm Hotel and Blue Bell Country Club – Blue Bell, PA 2006-2008 Bartender, Coleman’s Restaurant; Clubhouse and Banquets Cedarbrook Hill Country Club – Wyncote, PA 2000-2006 Assistant Manager, Bartender, Sous Chef
Commonwealth Country Club – Horsham, PA 1992-1999
Line Cook