David Mizrahi
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in high-volume, fast-paced dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Bartender
ANA Bar And Eatery
05.2023 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Trained 2 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
Bartender
CloudOne Hotel
01.2023 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Bartender
Apres At SUMMIT
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
Head Bartender
Public Hotel
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Mentored team members and coached on procedures and productivity strategies.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Bartender
Time Out Market
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
Bartender/Server
Deja Vu Lounge
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Mixed both standard and specialized drink orders using liquor, bitters, sugars and fruits.
Server/Barback
K&M Kitchen Restaurant
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Restocked ice, condiments and snacks.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education in Mathematics
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NYHigh School Diploma -
Franklin D. Roosevelt High School
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
- Responsible alcohol service
- Changing beer kegs
- Bilingual in Arabic
- Highly reliable
- Clear and effective communication
- Attending Multiple Customers
- Error Identification
Certification
Bartender/Mixology Certification - New York Bartending School
TIPS Alcohol Awareness Certification
Timeline
Lead Bartender
ANA Bar And Eatery
05.2023 - Current
Bartender
CloudOne Hotel
01.2023 - Current
Bartender
Apres At SUMMIT
06.2022 - 09.2022
Head Bartender
Public Hotel
11.2021 - 03.2022
Bartender
Time Out Market
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bartender/Server
Deja Vu Lounge
02.2019 - 04.2020
Server/Barback
K&M Kitchen Restaurant
08.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education in Mathematics
CUNY Hunter College
High School Diploma -
Franklin D. Roosevelt High School