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Daniel E. Bray

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual and fine dining restaurants and bars. I'm committed to building a higher customer base by providing positive service experiences through knowledge of existing craft cocktails and creating unique drinks and mocktails tailored to customer preferences. I have a lot of management experience but I am currentlylooking for a bartender position so I can adequately enjoy a smooth work life balance. My long term goals are restaurant ownership but I'm looking for a new bar to call home for many years in the meantime.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Thunderbird Trading Post - Bird Bar
12.2024 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Bartender

El Toro
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Main opening bartender. In charge of all opening procedures according to shift.
  • In charge of Pull Tabs as bartender on shift.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and menu items and upselling techniques as well as beer tap line cleaning/sanitization at multiple El Toro locations.

Bartender / Bar Manager

Odin Brewing
08.2020 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for all opening and closing procedures according to shifts.
  • Created proper opening and closing checklists with emphasis on time management.
  • Learned how, and continued, to clean all 25 taps every other week.
  • Opened up a taphouse downstairs and became Bar Manager. In charge of ordering and inventory for both locations.

Assistant Manager, General Manager

Tim’s Kitchen
10.2017 - 08.2020
  • Was trained in all FOH/BOH operations and procedures to gain full knowledge of restaurant flow and scheduling needs.
  • Implemented a tip-share policy for BOH and support staff that expanded to the multiple locations.
  • In charge of weekly food & beverage orders including rotating beers.
  • Responsible for all restaurant operations

Server, Shift Manager & Bartender

Frankie’s Italian Café
03.2011 - 08.2017
  • Trained in all front of house operations. (Server/expo/host/register)
  • Trained in all back of house operations. (Pizza prep, pasta prep, sauté, salad & pizza line)
  • In charge of end of day closing paperwork, ‘til balancing, deposit drops, tip share
  • I acquired wine knowledge through our award-winning wine list of over 100 North West and Italian wines.
  • I found a love of craft beer through our rotating tap and ended up taking over communications with our beer reps and started ordering through them and/or local breweries in redmond and woodinville.

Skills

  • 15 combined years of serving/bartending experience, including restaurant, bar and retail management
  • Close attention to detail through legal administrative experience and inventory management Ability to remain calm and deliver professional service in high volume situations
  • Great knowledge of craft beer, NW & Italian wines, and craft cocktails
  • Can create personalized cocktails & mocktails based on customer flavor profiles

Timeline

Bartender

Thunderbird Trading Post - Bird Bar
12.2024 - Current

Bartender

El Toro
09.2022 - 10.2024

Bartender / Bar Manager

Odin Brewing
08.2020 - 09.2022

Assistant Manager, General Manager

Tim’s Kitchen
10.2017 - 08.2020

Server, Shift Manager & Bartender

Frankie’s Italian Café
03.2011 - 08.2017

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