Steve Sosman
Bartender at Ravinia
Arlington Heights, IL
60004
adxy6m@r.postjobfree.com
To obtain employment at a position that best suits my needs and those of my Employer.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Bartender and Cashier at Ravinia in
Highland Park 2022
Chicago Symphyony
Orchestra Bartender and
Concessions 2022 -2023
Closing Bartender/Supervisor
Brett's Farmhouse - Milwaukee, WI
November 1998 to Present
Began working at Brett's Farmhouse as night bartender in 1997, was promoted to Head bartender, and later became manager with lead bartender responsibilities. Full managerial responsibilities, included but not limited to all closing duties, oversight of staff and all customer relations, inventory, ordering and cash accountability. FOH Dining Room Manager
Cafe Med - Chicago, IL
June 2010 to January 2013
Full Managerial responsibilities, including but not limited to: cash Accounting and deposits, all closing duties, scheduling, ordering, in charge Of staff and customer relations, as well as sending daily reports to corporate offices in California and Brazil. Café Med was a fine dining establishment but sold its interests in January, 2013 Bartender Supervisor
The Rave/Eagles Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI June 1998 to June 2003 with managerial responsibilities for Milwaukee's largest live music venue. Duties included oversight of all bar operations; with set up and breakdown of over 20 bars in establishment. Also responsible for staff and scheduling.
Education
B.A. in Communications and History
University of Washington - Seattle, WA
J.D in Law
John Marshall Law School - Chicago, IL
Associate's degree
Skills
• Driving
• Hotel experience
• Shuttle driving (1 year)
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Bartending
• Writing Skills
• Van driver
• English
• Legal Research
• Serving Experience
• Restaurant experience
• Negotiation
• Legal Drafting
• Management
• Presentation Skills
• Guest services
• Communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Conflict management
• Leadership
• Fundraising
• Serving
• OpenTable
• Customer service
• Cash handling
• Organizational skills
• Barista experience
• Catering
• Food handling
• POS
• Employee relations
• Human resources
• Interviewing
• Event Planning
Awards
State Championship on the Rings March
1973
Certifications and Licenses
Basset certificaton
April 2010 to Present
Basset licenced
Bartender License
Food Handler
Certification March 2022 to
Present TABC Certified
OLCC Service Permit
MAST Permit
Additional Information
Has over 15 years of all sorts of bartending experience, where I learned from the best