Dillon Knoff
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, I've honed my craft at establishments like Cantina 109, mastering over 80 cocktails and leading team training sessions. My blend of friendly service and expertise in both craft and high-volume settings has cultivated a loyal customer base, showcasing my ability to elevate any bar's performance. I remain in contact with all my past employers and have built fantastic relationships with them. I have a well rounded knowledge on how bars and restaurants operate. My work ethic is unmatched and I strive to do my job to the best of my ability.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Cantina 109
10.2022 - Current
- Training new bartenders on how to properly take care of guests, pour liquor correctly, and all the basic bartender skills.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Planned and managed large group gatherings, including tequila tastings and corporate events.
- Trained on various craft cocktail techniques elevating standard cocktails
- Gathered a large repeat customer base from excellent drinks, and quick friendly service
Fishing Guide
Self
08.2022 - Current
- Large base of repeat customers from excellent service and knowledge on how to complete the tasks of a captain correctly
- 1 on 1 client services including full on the water training courses on equipment and gear used in both fishing and boating
- Managing all account ledgers, advertising, scheduling, LLCs, Certifications/licenses required to own and operate a charter vessel.
Bartender
Lascalas Beach House
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed the restaurants barbacks, ensuring they are properly restocking, cleaning, and opening/closing the bar.
- Educated other bartenders on how to properly close out cash drawers at end of shift
- Responsible for figuring out cash overage owed to the restaurant during end of night closing procedures
Education
No Degree - Hotel, Resort And Restaurant Management
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL06-2027
High School Diploma -
Holy Spirit High School
Absecon, NJ05-2022
Skills
- Fantastic relationship with all previous employers
- Knowledge on how to create over 80 cocktails and drinks
- Ability and experience working in both craft cocktail settings and high volume beach bars
- Trained on taking and placing liquor orders with distributors
- Previous experience working as a barback , leading to knowledge on how all aspects of a bar work
- Friendly attitude in the work place towards both coworkers and guests
- Experience working in multiple service industry's from restaurants to guided fishing experiences
- My current area of study in college is restaurant management, leading to skills both from real life scenarios and classroom education
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month at 2 separate establishments
- Voted best inshore charter experience by City of Brigantine 2022
Certification
- United States Coast Guard certified 6PAK captian
- TIPS safe alcohol serving class
- TAMS alcohol safety and serving class
Timeline
Bartender
Lascalas Beach House
06.2024 - 09.2024
Bartender
Cantina 109
10.2022 - Current
Fishing Guide
Self
08.2022 - Current
No Degree - Hotel, Resort And Restaurant Management
Florida Gulf Coast University
High School Diploma -
Holy Spirit High School
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