Dante Cuomo
Tempe,AZ
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Grand Estate Media
Tempe, Arizona
03.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
General Manager
Joe's Diner
Phoenix, AZ
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Implemented and oversaw mobile ordering platform integration.
- Coordinated marketing campaigns.
Bartender
The Van Buren
Phoenix, AZ
10.2021 - 01.2025
- Experience working extremely high volume and fast paced shifts with over 2000 guests at a time.
- Ability to quickly and efficiently make cocktails.
- Training with serving high-profile guests and public figures.
Bartender
Valley Bar
Phoenix, AZ
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Preparing craft cocktails at extremely high volume.
- Extensive knowledge of mixology.
- Working under high volume, high pressure scenarios.
Bartender/Floor Manager/Event Specialist
The Vig
Phoenix, AZ
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Experience working high volume dinner and brunch shifts.
- Knowledgeable in making craft cocktails.
- Floor managing and shift lead duties and responsibilities.
Bartender
Sushi 101
Tempe, AZ
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
- Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed for purchase of alcohol.
- Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
- Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment.
Bartender
Pinnacle Grille
Scottsdale, AZ
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and kept work areas stocked to maintain workflow efficiently.
- Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers.
- Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
Event Specialist
The Watershed
Tempe, AZ
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Set up, served and bartended an array of large events from corporate functions to weddings.
- Organized corporate luncheons, dinners, conferences and special events.
- Selected decor and event materials fitting clients’ requests and vision.
Education
High School Diploma -
Campo Verde High School
Gilbert, AZ05.2016
Certifications and Training
- Title 4 liquor serving license
- Food handler card
- Managment training course
- Wine and liquor training courses
About Me
Hello, my name is Dante Cuomo, and I bring over 10 years of experience as a high volume bartender and server. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to take on leadership and management roles, and I’ve played an integral part in opening several new establishments across the valley, such as training and onboarding new staff. The knowledge and experience I have gained in my time in the industry makes me a highly valuable asset to your team.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Grand Estate Media
03.2025 - Current
General Manager
Joe's Diner
06.2024 - 01.2025
Bartender
Valley Bar
12.2022 - 06.2024
Bartender
The Van Buren
10.2021 - 01.2025
Bartender/Floor Manager/Event Specialist
The Vig
09.2020 - 04.2023
Bartender
Sushi 101
07.2019 - 07.2020
Bartender
Pinnacle Grille
11.2017 - 11.2018
Event Specialist
The Watershed
02.2016 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Campo Verde High School
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