Alexa Anastos
Beverage Director
Houston,TX
Summary
Spirited Beverage Director with extensive knowledge of Craft cocktails and managing high-demand services. Adept at training workers for excellence and designing unique, profitable drink menus. Successful at event planning and upselling products. Driven Beverage Director with 5 years of experience. Adept at marketing and trained in leadership skills with innovative ideas for excellent beverage departments. Committed to top-of-the-line drinks and profitable customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Beverage Director/Front of House Manager
Wakefield Crowbar
Houston , TX
08.2021 - Current
- Created seasonal and permanent beverage menus using a strong craft cocktail focus
- Met with liquor and beer company’s to curate a selection of spirits
- Addressed guest concerns and resolved all issues to guests' satisfaction.
- Maintained positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect in accordance with company mission.
- Performed cash handling activities and secured nightly bank deposits.
- Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.
Brand Ambassador
Cartnr
Houston , TX
12.2022 - Current
- Formulated signature craft cocktails to help advertise and encourage brand engagement
- Used a skillful combination of bartending and sales techniques to push brand objectives
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
Bartender Shift Manager
Walk On's Sports Bistreaux
Katy, TX
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
Sales Manager
Universal Physical Therapy Services
Houston, TX
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Utilized metrics to modify low-performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectiveness.
- Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
Education
General Education -
Advantages School International
Tomball, TXSkills
Classic cocktails
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Brand Ambassador
Cartnr
12.2022 - Current
Beverage Director/Front of House Manager
Wakefield Crowbar
08.2021 - Current
Bartender Shift Manager
Walk On's Sports Bistreaux
04.2021 - 11.2021
Sales Manager
Universal Physical Therapy Services
06.2018 - 04.2021
General Education -
Advantages School International
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