DAVID BRYSON
Asheville,NC
Summary
Innovative Culinary Professional with experience as Chef, Cook, Server, and Bartender. Thrives in fast-paced environments and embraces challenges for continuous skill development. Delivers exceptional service and creative culinary experiences, enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
BEVERAGE PROGRAM MANAGER
FARM BURGER
03.2023 - Current
- Asheville’s Favorite Burger Joint
- Directed cross-functional program plans supporting restaurant operations, timelines, and service consistency.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline daily workflows and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Coordinated vendor communication, purchase schedules, and supply readiness for business continuity.
BARTENDER
TACO BOY
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Opened staff for Taco Boy’s expansion into NC
- Mixed cocktails, beer, and wine orders with consistent recipe accuracy.
- Served guests promptly while maintaining friendly, efficient bar service.
BARTENDER
CRUCIBLE BAR
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Designed unique cocktails for patrons at a popular Asheville bar
HEAD BARTENDER
POSANA
03.2017 - 09.2019
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- Led bar team through daily service, ensuring consistent cocktail execution and guest satisfaction.
- Trained bartenders on recipes, liquor standards, and polished hospitality techniques.
- Managed inventory, par levels, and product ordering to support efficient bar operations.
OWNER/CHEF
JOHNNY CASSEROLE
05.2011 - 09.2015
- Launched delivery service before transitioning to a brick-and-mortar location in July 2013.
- Directed daily operations, staffing decisions, and service standards to maintain consistent customer experience.
- Developed menus, pricing strategies, and cost controls to support profitable food service operations.
- Oversaw inventory ordering, vendor relationships, and supply usage to reduce waste and stockouts.
Education
B.A. - THEATRE
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
ASSOCIATE CULINARY ARTS - undefined
COOKING & HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, LE CORDON BLEU
Skills
- Strong wine knowledge
- Sales communication
- Beverage Inventory Control
- Beverage Operations Management
- Beverage Program Development
- Craft Cocktail Expertise
- Meat and seafood production
- Soups, sauces, and garde manger production
- Baking principles
- Beverage Pairing Knowledge
- Customer Engagement Strategies
- Tools; Aloha, Toast, Avero, Squirrel systems, Microsoft Suite
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Scheduling
- Budget management
- Team management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Presentation Skills
- Critical Decision Making
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Data Analysis Tools
- MS office applications
Section name
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Timeline
BEVERAGE PROGRAM MANAGER
FARM BURGER
03.2023 - Current
BARTENDER
TACO BOY
10.2022 - 03.2023
BARTENDER
CRUCIBLE BAR
10.2019 - 08.2021
HEAD BARTENDER
POSANA
03.2017 - 09.2019
OWNER/CHEF
JOHNNY CASSEROLE
05.2011 - 09.2015
ASSOCIATE CULINARY ARTS - undefined
COOKING & HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, LE CORDON BLEU
B.A. - THEATRE
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO