Blair Lalor
Washington
Summary
Restaurant management professional with substantial experience in optimizing operations and driving team performance. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving consistent results, adapting swiftly to dynamic restaurant needs. Proven expertise in inventory management, staff training, and customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Bartender
Cordelia
Washington, DC
05.2025 - Current
- Employee of the Year
- Lead bar operations during high-volume service, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and strong guest experience
- Manage opening and closing procedures, including cash handling, inventory tracking, and daily reporting
- Maintain cocktail quality and presentation standards in line with brand expectations
- Assist with ordering, inventory management, and vendor coordination
- Collaborate with management to improve bar operations and service flow
- Trained and mentored junior bartenders, enhancing team performance and service quality.
Project & IT Manager
Toastique
Washington, DC
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed the opening process of over 25 restaurant locations for example: connecting franchisees with vendors, organizing the construction process, organizing all store ordering, and hiring
- Organized Grand Openings across the country from scheduling to staffing to marketing
- Maintained the website, loyalty program, and app
- Maintained the POS and menu system for all Toastique locations (CAKE & Paytronix)
- Ran payroll on a biweekly basis and managed employee onboarding for one location
- Ensured all bills were paid on time and within budget including filing monthly tax reports
- Organized and billed weekly royalty payments
Operations Manager
Chopsmith
Washington, DC
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Organized catering events for personal, corporate, and athletic events including a few major companies in DC and a few MLB teams
- Ran payroll on a biweekly basis and managed employee onboarding for two locations
- Used Adobe to design menus, signage, and advertisements
- Ensured all bills were paid on time and within budget including monthly tax reports
- Helped develop and install kiosk ordering system (Toast)
Shift Manager
Boating in DC
Washington, DC
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversaw daily operations and facility management ensuring a safe and effective environment for both customers and employees
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills and a keen ability to maintain a smooth workflow
- Maintained high customer service and customer retention
Education
High School -
Tabor Academy
Marion06-2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Vendor Management
- Payroll Management
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Project management
- Operations management
- Food safety
- Inventory management
Certification
- ServSafe Food Manager
- DC ABCA Alcohol Manager
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Cordelia
05.2025 - Current
Project & IT Manager
Toastique
05.2022 - 05.2024
Operations Manager
Chopsmith
08.2021 - 07.2023
Shift Manager
Boating in DC
08.2020 - 06.2022
High School -
Tabor Academy