Alexander Lorenzen
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Beverage Director skilled in leadership and vendor relationship building. Expertise in conducting detailed inventories and creating innovative menu designs. Keen on staying updated with current products and market trends. Efficiently managing hospitality operations, driving revenue, and delivering outstanding guest experiences. Proficient in monitoring beverage budgets, training staff, and overseeing beverage service operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Beverage Director
Soiree Hospitality
Chicago
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Successfully supervised the operations of two beverage programs: Bar Goa and Monarch and Lion
- Created and implemented beverage menus, including cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options.
- Supervise all aspects of bar operations, including hiring bartenders, servers, and other staff members.
- Manage inventory levels of alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic mixers, and ingredients used in cocktails and other drinks.
- Worked within the 15-18% cost of goods/revenue per month.
- Prepared monthly reports detailing sales figures, profits and losses in each outlet, product mix analysis and other relevant information.
General Manager
Lockview
Akron
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Manage and oversee the entire restaurant operation
- 2 million plus revenue
- Coordinating daily restaurant management operations
- Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste
- Organize and supervise shifts.
Manager
Office Max
Akron
Education
Bachelor of English Literature -
The University of Akron
01.2016
Skills
- Master Sommelier Lvl 1
- Cicerone Certified Beer Lvl 2
- Google Suites/Microsoft Suites
- Supplier Negotiations
- Cost Control
- Cicerone Certified Beer
- Menu development
- Beverage Preparation
- Budget prep
Awards and Recognition
9 Bars in Chicago for Sustainable Cocktails - Eater (Monarch and Lion)
Rooh Chicago and Bar Goa’s Owners Will Open a British Pub with Indian Flair (Monarch and Lion)
The 18 Best Happy Hours in Chicago - Infatuation (Bar Goa)
The Best Bottomless Brunches In Chicago - The Infatuation Chicago (Bar Goa)
Best Bars In River North - TIMEOUT CHICAGO (Bar Goa)
The Best Places To Drink In Chicago - RESY (Bar Goa)
Chicago's Essential Happy Hours - CHICAGO EATER (Bar Goa)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Beverage Director
Soiree Hospitality
01.2021 - 03.2023
General Manager
Lockview
01.2016 - 01.2021
Manager
Office Max
Bachelor of English Literature -
The University of Akron