David Kubiak
Houston
Summary
Restaurant and classic cocktail bar professional and entry level Sommelier with excellent work ethic and commitment to excellence. Skilled in developing solutions as well as working under pressure and adapting to enhance the organizational brand. Looking for opportunity to apply existing and newly acquired skills to grow my employer's business as well as myself.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bar Manager
Brossa's Cibo E Vino
09.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the mixed beverage program consisting of 30 classic cocktails and recipes along with hand selecting each spirit for the restaurant.
- Trained staff on bartending etiquette and technique.
- Established standards of quality and consistency for the bar.
Bartender/Server
Julep Bar
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: James Beard Award winner - Worlds 50 Best Bars North America 2022
- Added a new layer of service standards and expectations
- Created original cocktails for seasonal menus
- Bartender for charity events No Kid Hungry 2023 and Southern Smoke 2022
- Experienced knowledge in popular classic cocktails
- James Beard Award winner - Worlds 50 Best Bars North America 2022
General Manager/Manager
Enoteca Rossa/Candelari's
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Implementing Introductory Sommelier knowledge to pair wine dinners (both public and private); develop wine menus; train staff; and guide guest experiences
- Traveled throughout Italy to gain food and wine knowledge which is utilized to assist in the development of menu items and product selection
- Responsible for staff training, development, and morale
- Overseeing and compiling data to evaluate actual versus expected weekly financial goals as well as assist restaurant ownership with price setting and inventory purchases
- Oversight on certain restaurant accounting requirements including balancing of cash registers, reconciling transactions, and processing deposits
Server
Candelari's Pizzeria
08.2016 - 09.2019
Education
Abeka Academy -
Abeka Academy
08.2008
Skills
- Dependable
- Responsible
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Opening And Closing Duties
- Guest Relations
Certification
- Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, 06/01/23
- Texas Food Manager Certificate, 07/01/20
- Introductory Sommelier Certificate, 12/01/19
Timeline
Bar Manager
Brossa's Cibo E Vino
09.2023 - Current
Bartender/Server
Julep Bar
09.2021 - 09.2023
General Manager/Manager
Enoteca Rossa/Candelari's
08.2016 - 08.2021
Server
Candelari's Pizzeria
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, 06/01/23
- Texas Food Manager Certificate, 07/01/20
- Introductory Sommelier Certificate, 12/01/19
Abeka Academy -
Abeka Academy
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