

Bar Manager successful at overseeing both high-volume and luxury restaurants. Versed in planning daily operations. Skilled at successfully overseeing staffing and inventory management. Thriving interpersonal and multitasking skills in a fast paced environment. Creative menu creation and beverage expertise.
Orchestrated new and exciting cocktail menus complimenting seasonal food selection. Beverages were thoughtfully chosen to pair with upcoming specials to create an unforgettable experience.
Created and maintained relationships with distributors and liquor representatives to further broaden and perfect selection, inspiring exclusive specialty cocktails and hand selected wine pairings for seasonal menu.
Guest concierge ensuring excellent experience, consistent quality beverages including classic and modern cocktails, expert wine pairing suggestions, and memory of returning clientele’s preferences.
Traditional duties such as liquor costing, inventory, deep cleaning, teamwork, and training were implemented with enthusiasm and competency.
Excelled at system implemented by bar staff to work as a seamless team. Maintained and refreshed full bar area including, but not limited to; wells, beverage garnishes, bar tools, glassware, beer kegs, and sanitation equipment. Provided a workstation that was efficient and sanitary for peak hours to provide a smooth dining and drinking experience for guests and workers.
Maintained a high standard of cleanliness in the dining area by continuously inspecting tables, flooring, and high traffic areas.
Hired to reopen the bar during quarantine, quickly learning and implementing COVID safety measures for both service staff and guests. This resulted in guests being able to safely and comfortably dine with peace of mind, even in a high volume setting.
Quickly promoted within months to train waitstaff and bartenders.
Actively participated in the selection process of the seasonally changing beer menu, creating an expert knowledge of an extensive range. Created new and exciting seasonal cocktails inspired by fall.
Traditional duties such as sanitation, restocking the bar area, and weekly inventory of bottles, cans, and kegs were executed smoothly and efficiently.
Implemented a promotional campaign program that resulted in a 10% company wide sales growth. Campaign duties included a tap takeover at the brewery, coupled with promotional events to enthuse new clientele. Collaborations and relationships with numerous local businesses to capture local and regional interest grew outreach.
Created pilot batches, canned seasonal selections of beer, and brewed new recipes that eventually became tap selections.
Maintained kegs to an excellent standard for both domestic and international style couplers. Other duties included keeping draft lines sanitary and efficient, organizing and stocking retail shelves for consumers, and maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail throughout. Closing duties included troubleshooting financial discrepancies, handling daily currency, and closing the tills.
"15 Essential Nashville Cocktail Bars"- Jackie Gutierrez Jones and Eater Staff, November 2023
Woodford Manhattan Experience (2022) Finalist