Chandler Gray
Seattle,WA
Summary
Versatile Bar Manager and Bartender adept at overcoming challenges and streamlining operations. Transforms deficient operations into successful enterprises. Motivational leader and problem solver. Integral additional to any business to which he is employed.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager/Bartender
Thomas Street Warehouse
08.2021 - 07.2025
- Placed liquor, beer and wine orders weekly to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Supervised and trained staff of 30 employees on preparing drinks, upselling, cash reports and maintaining multiple bars to facilitate efficient operations.
- Regularly increased sales every month from years prior.
- Created training tools and guides for streamlined inventory management for optimal stock levels and reduced waste.
- High Volume and Fast Paced Environment.
Bartender
Jimmy's On Broadway
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Designed unique beverage offerings on quarter annual basis as part of seasonal menu changes.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and helped place orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
- Prepped ingredients for bar including infused syrups, bitters, shrubs, and barrel aged batch cocktails.
Bartender/Floor Lead
Canterbury Ale House
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Opening and closing responsibilities including training new servers and bartenders, maintaining keg room, and restocking bar inventory .
- Established regular clientele while becoming integral part of the neighborhood bar scene
Education
Associate of Arts - Music
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline2019
Certification - Mixology
ABC Bartending School
Tukwila, WA, United States2013
Skills
- Friendly and Enthusiastic
- Motivated
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Strong Mathematical Aptitude
- Excels Under Pressure
- 15 years of Resturant Experience
- Class 12 Alcohol and Food Handler's Permit
- Well Versed in Liquors, Beer, Wines, and Cocktails
- Experience with Micros, Aloha, Squirrel, Square, and Dinerware
- Management Experience and Natural Leader
Timeline
Bar Manager/Bartender
Thomas Street Warehouse
08.2021 - 07.2025
Bartender
Jimmy's On Broadway
08.2018 - 09.2020
Bartender/Floor Lead
Canterbury Ale House
12.2016 - 09.2018
Certification - Mixology
ABC Bartending School
Associate of Arts - Music
Shoreline Community College
References
John Reeves - General Manager - Thomas Street Warehouse - Phone: 425-870-6579
Evan Steinberg - AGM/Beverage Director - Cut Shop - Phone: 425-891-9422
Alejandro Avila - Retail and Sales Associate - Georgetown Brewing - Phone: 619-779-6462
Jacob Edgers - Executive Chef- Mischief Distillery/Fremont Social - Phone 630-210-4505