Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional References
Timeline
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Caiden Dwyer

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Hardworking and passionate bartender possessing a love for food and drink with extensive customer service experience and a strong curiosity for all things culinary. Looking to fill an open bartender position amongst a team of professionals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Bartender

Various Companies and Clients
01.2024 - Current
  • Bartends private events in collaboration with numerous events and catering companies and independently acquired clientele
  • Possesses experience in providing and assisting in a diverse array of beverage services and offerings ranging from wine tastings and cocktail classes to brand sponsored events and corporate cocktail hours.
  • Capable of providing clients with an accurate estimate of required quantities and supplies for their event based on their needs
  • Able to navigate and adapt to uncertain situations and unfamiliar environments

Bartender

Albert's Bar
01.2024 - 06.2025
  • Worked in a fast paced, high volume, large capacity bar located near Grand Central
  • Set up multiple wells during lunch and brunch service while simultaneously tending bar guests and fulfilling service tickets
  • Responsible for prepping and filling garnishes, restocking wines and other supplies for bar when opening
  • Maintained and thoroughly cleaned bar and surrounding areas during service and when closing in adherence to health code standards
  • Entered total sales and input tips into excel spreadsheet after each shift
  • Attended numerous spirits tastings hosted by distributors and distilleries
  • Participated in research and development for bar program

Bartender

PS At Pine & Polk
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for learning, memorizing and executing an extensive cocktail list to peak standards
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet guest needs.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up both the main well and service bar, filling cocktail batches, testing syrups and juices for freshness, labeling and dating wines, printing sales reports, counting cash drawer, and taking inventory.
  • Trained new staff on POS operation, drink preparation and garnishing
  • Participated in R&D for bar program

Bartender/Server

Endswell Bar And Bistro
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • Worked full-time as bartender and server
  • Prepared drink orders ranging from wine and draft beer to classic and house cocktails
  • Developed new cocktails for menu often in collaboration with other bartenders
  • Provided friendly and timely service to guests seated at bar and at tables
  • Built guest rapport and established lasting relations with regulars and newcomers
  • Responsible for setting up bar, batching cocktails, prepping garnishes, juicing citrus, making syrups, etc.
  • In charge of opening restaurant, setting tables, and setting up outdoor seating
  • Ran food from kitchen pass to tables and bar
  • Seated guests and managed reservations
  • Responsible for closing the bar on most nights, cleaning and sanitizing bar area, restocking beer, wine and liquor for openers, wrapping and storing garnishes properly
  • Counted cash register at the start and end of each shift
  • Polished and rolled silverware at the end of the night and during slow periods amidst service

Bartender and Server

Fancy Free
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Bartended and served part-time at a popular neighborhood sports bar
  • Worked large sporting events and private parties, often simultaneously
  • Provided friendly and attentive service to guests seated at bar and at tables
  • Main responsibilities included pouring draft beer, preparing classic and house cocktails, maintaining back bar, running glassware through dishwasher and inputting food orders
  • Ran food from downstairs kitchen to guests seated at inside and outside tables and the bar
  • Replaced beer kegs and restocked beer fridges

Bartender and Server

Amali Restaurant Group
05.2021 - 11.2021


  • Worked as both bartender and server at the outdoor dining space at Collective Retreats
  • Taught hands-on cocktail classes for guests visiting the retreat
  • Assisted in wine classes led by professional sommeliers
  • Worked special events, corporate retreats and weddings of up to 300 guests
  • Greeted, sat, and served guests for brunch, lunch and dinner service throughout the week
  • Expected to know each menu item thoroughly and provide detailed descriptions of each dish from regional and seasonal ingredients to preparation methods
  • Reset tables and maintained dining room in between and during services
  • In charge of coursing meals and firing
  • Polished plates, silverware and glassware
  • Cleaned and restocked bar


Cashier and Cook

Xi'an Famous Foods
09.2018 - 02.2020


  • Greeted customers at counter and input orders using POS
  • Pulled noodles fresh to order using techniques from Western China
  • Prepared fresh cooked lamb using a kitchen grade wok
  • Ran expo for both dine-in and take out orders
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen and dining area
  • Counted cash register at the beginning and end of each shift
  • Cleaned store windows
  • Responsible for cleaning public and employee bathrooms
  • Restocked utensils and beverage fridge
  • Received daily deliveries and counted inventory

Producer

GROM
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for producing store's entire supply of gelato in-house
  • Loaded machine with gelato mix to be frozen, dispensed and later stored in freezer
  • Assembled, disassembled, washed and sanitized machine and its components
  • Mopped back area at the end of each shift

Education

High School Diploma -

Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies
Chelsea, Manhattan
06.2016

Skills

  • Classic Cocktail Knowledge
  • Food and Beverage Research and Development
  • Guest Etiquette
  • POS Operation
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Inventory Management
  • Order Memorization
  • Table Service

Certification

  • TIPS Certification


  • NYC Department of Health Food Protection Certificate


  • Bartending/Mixology Course New York Bartending School

Professional References

Matthew Merlino

Founder

Paper Plane Cocktail Club

(808) 780-3709


Mike Wolkon

CEO and Co-Founder

Night Inn Experience

(978)-609-2472


Melissa Derfler

Bar Director

(973)-495-0813


Jeff Fernandez

Food & Beverage Operations Manager

(706)-201-9511


Danny De La Huerta

Bar Manager & Owner

Endswell & Fancy Free

(623)-202-7567

Timeline

Event Bartender

Various Companies and Clients
01.2024 - Current

Bartender

Albert's Bar
01.2024 - 06.2025

Bartender

PS At Pine & Polk
07.2023 - 01.2024

Bartender and Server

Fancy Free
11.2022 - 09.2023

Bartender/Server

Endswell Bar And Bistro
03.2022 - 10.2023

Bartender and Server

Amali Restaurant Group
05.2021 - 11.2021

Cashier and Cook

Xi'an Famous Foods
09.2018 - 02.2020

Producer

GROM
05.2018 - 09.2018

High School Diploma -

Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies

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