St Pete, FL *****
*************@*****.***
ZOIE V. MCDOWELL
OBJECTIVE I have been a St Pete resident for 20 years and have created lasting relationships with the people of this city. I am an energetic and reliable individual with expertise in creating and executing cocktails in all styles, from classic/craft cocktails to tiki style. I am also very knowledgeable about beer and wine, and have worked in some of the finest restaurants in St Pete and a 3 year stint in Austin, TX. My understanding of food is extensive as well. I’m looking to find the proper fit for my future in the service industry.
SKILLS & ABILITIES • Bar leader and trainer for several bars and restaurants from St. Pete to Austin, Texas.
• Highly skilled in both speed and fine dining
• Outstanding customer service
• Extensive spirit knowledge
• Budget cost control, and liquor inventory
• Health code, food and alcohol compliance all up to date
• Over 25 years in food and beverage FOH
EXPERIENCE LEAD BARTENDER - SPINNERS (REOPENED UNDER BELLWETHER-NEW OWNERSHIP) JUNE 2021 -JULY 2022
Returned after remodel/covid
BARTENDER – MAD PUB
MAY2020-JUNE 2021
Fast-paced, bar only (no food) with very high to-go volume in John’s Pass on Madeira Beach. We had over 64 craft tap beers.
I ran the bar solo during the day shifts during covid and continued after opening fully with a 50-person bar with inside and outdoor seating. I assisted in all liquor ordering, bar staffing, and training. LEAD BARTENDER – SPINNERS (GRAND PLAZA HOTEL)
JAN 2019-COVID
Fine dining restaurant that focused on craft cocktails, fine wine, and upscale dining. I worked for the company twice over six years and have an outstanding rapport with management and staff.
EDUCATION ART INSTITUTE OF MINNEAPOLIS
Associate of Arts in Interior Design 1998-2002
Over the years I have both owned, operated and managed many bars and restaurants. I think I would be a great asset to your team and I hope that you take me into consideration.
LEADERSHIP Confident and proven leader. I have done it all from coordinating staff, maintaining inventories, ordering drinks and supplies, developing new recipes, solving customer complaints, managing cash drawers, and organizing special occasions such as parties and banquets. I bring extensive knowledge of bar operations, customer service, supervisory abilities, stamina, attention to detail, and basic computer skills. REFERENCES TODD McNULTY
GM of Spinner’s at Grand Plaza Hotel
HARRY MULLEN
GM of Mad Pub in John’s Pass
BILL ORFANAKOS
Owner and GM of One Night Stand, Pour Judgment & Whiskey Exchange 727-***-****
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