Brett Finlan
Minneapolis,Minnesota
Summary
Result-oriented, highly proactive professional offering a wide spectrum of experience and exceptional communication skills to a well-established business within the hospitality industry
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Manager
Sanjusan/ Kado No Mise
Minneapolis, Minnesota
08.2021 - Current
- Oversaw employee performance, managed reservations and increased efficiency to maintain exceptional food and service
- Led and directed front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and managing inventory for three revenue outlets
- As bartender, assisted servers with specialty drink orders by preparing on-demand items without delay
Server
Colita
Minneapolis, MN
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and dietary restrictions
- Displayed wide understanding of Oaxacan cuisine including history of cooking practices, techniques as well as promoting James Beard-nominated bar program that specializes in fermentation
- Learned hosting and kitchen expediting work tasks in order to provide skilled backup for diverse roles
Server
Ristorante Bartolotta
Wauwatosa, WI
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Shared knowledge of menu items, enabling guests to make personal decisions based on taste and interest in fine dining setting
- Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business
- Delivered quality service by creating a warm and welcoming environment
Account Manager
Bar-I Liquid Accounting
Milwaukee, WI
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Provided liquor inventory analysis and insight for restaurants & bars in the greater Milwaukee area
- Visited customer locations to determine inventory counts, ordering necessities and areas in need of improvement
- Utilized Excel, Microsoft Word and Peachtree Accounting Software to monitor accounts and provide consultation
Floor Supervisor
Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar
Minneapolis, MN
11.2013 - 10.2017
- Trained and coached employees in all facets of restaurant including serving, cooking, bar tending and hosting
- Managed pace and quality of service through pre-shift meetings, expediting, making staff-cuts, and orchestrating reservations
- Held positions as line cook, bartender, server and support staff member prior to being promoted
- Managed money reconciliation including tips and cash drawers
Education
Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI2008
Skills
- Inventory management
- Fine dining expertise
- Cooking, serving, bartending and expediting
- Proficient in Excel, Peachtree Accounting, Upserve
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Employee training
Professional References
Tyler Bjerke- Director of Operations, Daniel del Prado Restaurant Group (952) 807-8428
Robert Atchison- Senior Account Manager, Bar-I Liquid Accounting (763) 221-6884
Jeremy Heitpas- General Manager, Ristorante Bartolotta (414) 212-5312
Christopher Ikeda- Owner, Lake & Irving (612) 354-2453
Trish Gavin- Beverage Director (Formerly), Hewing Hotel (651) 357-4507
Timeline
Floor Manager
Sanjusan/ Kado No Mise
08.2021 - Current
Server
Colita
04.2019 - 10.2020
Server
Ristorante Bartolotta
10.2018 - 04.2019
Account Manager
Bar-I Liquid Accounting
09.2018 - 04.2019
Floor Supervisor
Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar
11.2013 - 10.2017
Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
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