Brook Weidman
Missoula,MT
Summary
Seasoned hospitality professional with a proven track record in menu design and mixology, notably at Bayside Broiler. Excelled in enhancing customer service and compliance with health codes, demonstrating a keen ability to manage inventory and develop engaging menus. Skillfully balanced the art of classic cocktail preparation with effective team leadership, ensuring operational excellence and memorable dining experiences.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cafe Owner
Crawdad Cafe
Proctor, MT
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Served breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Daily operation of a cafe.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Assisted with menu development by testing out recipes before introducing them to customers.
Catering Coordinator
Idle Spur Saloon
Dayton, MT
05.2005 - 07.2007
- Coordinated delivery times with clients and ensured that all items ordered arrived on time.
- Collaborated with chefs to develop menus for special events, corporate functions, weddings.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Kitchen Manager
Lake Mary Ronan Lodge
Proctor, MT
02.2003 - 03.2005
- Assisted in developing menus according to seasonal availability of ingredients as well as customer preferences.
- Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Shift Leader
Montana Club
Missoula, MT
06.1999 - 09.2002
- Inventory
- Prep
- Back of the house
- Scratch-made soups
- Prime rib
- Hand-cut steaks
- Breakdown of salmon and halibut
- Base menu items
- Basic sauces
Owner
Bayside Broiler
Polson, MT
02.1993 - 04.1996
- Beer and wine.
- Fine dining (steaks and seafood).
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Bartender.
Bartender
Liberty Lanes
Missoula, MT
05.1992 - 02.1994
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Casino Attendant.
Education
GED -
Polson Highschool
Polson, MT06-1982
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Flathead Valley Community Collage
Polson, MTSome College (No Degree) - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
The University of Montana
Missoula, MTSkills
- Bar restocking
- Health codes compliance
- Safe service compliance
- Mixology
- Basic accounting
- Classic cocktails
- Food running
- Menu design
- Inventory
- Customer service
- Food service
- Maintaining a clean bar
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Food preparation
Certification
- Bartending school
- Serve safe
- Mixology class certification
- Wine and entree pairing class
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cafe Owner
Crawdad Cafe
04.2016 - 09.2018
Catering Coordinator
Idle Spur Saloon
05.2005 - 07.2007
Kitchen Manager
Lake Mary Ronan Lodge
02.2003 - 03.2005
Shift Leader
Montana Club
06.1999 - 09.2002
Owner
Bayside Broiler
02.1993 - 04.1996
Bartender
Liberty Lanes
05.1992 - 02.1994
GED -
Polson Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Flathead Valley Community Collage
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
The University of Montana
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