Derwin Ross
Washington,DC
Summary
10+ years of experience in cocktail preparation and creation. ABRA licensed. Extensive knowledge of beers, wines and spirits. Well versed in food pairings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Chef Geoff’s Restaurant Group
04.2019 - 07.2024
- Tasked to build rapport with guests of the bar as well as employees of the hotel
- Responsible for full bar service for hotel guests and outside patrons
- Create seasonal cocktails for the menu
- Currently serving as the lead for presentation and sanitation of the bar
Lead Bartender
Hyatt Place Hotel, Ellipse Rooftop
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Opened rooftop bar and deck in 2016
- Responsible for original set-up of entire bar presentation
- Created specialty drink menus
- Also responsible for seasonal rotation of specialty cocktails
- Trained 4 bartenders on all aspects of service, standards and protocols on the rooftop
- Responsible for maintaining relationships with corporate clients, individual business travelers and local patrons
Education
Skills
- Mixology
- Health codes compliance
- Bar restocking
- Basic accounting
Timeline
Bartender
Chef Geoff’s Restaurant Group
04.2019 - 07.2024
Lead Bartender
Hyatt Place Hotel, Ellipse Rooftop
05.2016 - 03.2020
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