Declan Myer
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual & fine 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. Utilizing extensive knowledge of spirits and cocktail history to create and execute engaging beverages for customers Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Koloman
11.2022 - Current
- Fine Dining, Michelin Star level restaurant, with hyper seasonal craft cocktails with weekly changes
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Responsible for all preparation of garnishes & batching of cocktails (milk punch, liquor infusions, etc.)
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Knowledge of wines BTG, as well as all classic cocktails, modern classics, and seasonal menu
Bartender
Saraghina Caffé
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Apertivo style bar, with craft cocktails and classics
- Responsible for all preparation, batches and garnishes
- Knowledgeable on artisanal liquors to help create a well rounded menu, heavily influenced by classic and modern classic cocktails
- Knowledge of all wines BTG list with weekly updates, along with all specialty cocktails & espresso based drinks.
Bartender
DUMBO House
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Serviced in all levels within the house, including service bar, main bar, and poolside bar
- Worked with artisanal and brand name products
- Memorized all classic cocktail specifications, house specialties
- Executed precision and consistency for all drinks in a fast paced environment with heavy volume
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Responsible for espresso based drinks, coffees, lattes, and teas
Bartender
Torch & Crown Brewery & Restaurant
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted in grand opening & operations for the brewery
- Knowledgeable on all in-house brewed beers, classic & seasonal cocktails
- Planned and executed promotions and special events in close collaboration with management.
- Fulfilled large party orders for restaurant service & bar patrons, while maintaining sanitary bar throughout service
- Responsible for changing kegs and cleaning draft lines weekly
Bartender & Server
The Frying Pan
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Promptly greeted customers, took drink and food orders, coursed out meals based on customer preference
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Handled all forms of payment, closed out tables quickly, safely, and accurately in a high volume environment with large parties
- Responsible for all verbal and ticket drink orders, executing specialty drinks & cocktails
Shift Lead & Bartender
Clinton St Baking Co.
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Responsible for EOD reports detailing items sold, money in or out, customer complaints and inventory
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective conflict resolution and prompt service.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
Education
Arts & Entertainment Management Undergraduate -
Pace University
New York, NYRestaurant & Culinary Education/Management -
Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NYSkills
- Level One Cicerone (Beer service expert, beer and food pairing, familiar with all draft systems)
- Familiar with all cocktails, their families, and their specifications
- Fluent in nearly all POS's
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Mixology Techniques
- Bar Menu Planning
Certification
TIPS Certified
NYC Food Handlers License
ServSafe food & alcohol
Timeline
Bartender
Koloman
11.2022 - Current
Bartender
Saraghina Caffé
06.2022 - 12.2022
Bartender
DUMBO House
03.2022 - 09.2022
Bartender
Torch & Crown Brewery & Restaurant
10.2020 - 03.2022
Bartender & Server
The Frying Pan
04.2019 - 10.2020
Shift Lead & Bartender
Clinton St Baking Co.
05.2018 - 11.2018
Arts & Entertainment Management Undergraduate -
Pace University
Restaurant & Culinary Education/Management -
Institute of Culinary Education