Ethan Wizbowski
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Reliable bartender with independent approach to handling high-volume customer loads. Well-versed in assisting wait staff with drinks and food orders. Excellent relationship-builder and multitasker always ready to support team needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
The Beehive
07.2021 - 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.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Trained 5 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Sales Associate
Guitar Center
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Head of Drum Department
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing and tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Regularly sold between $1.3k-$3.5k worth of merchandise every shift
Lead Server
Hazelwood Food And Drink
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Inspected FOH stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
Prep Cook
Olive's Fresh Pizza Bar
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA05.2023
High School Diploma -
Minnetonka Senior High School
Minnetonka, MN06.2018
Skills
- Well versed in Toast, Breadcrumb, and Digital Dining
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Dining Room Management
- Classic Cocktails
- Recipe and Menu Memorization
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
Timeline
Lead Bartender
The Beehive
07.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Guitar Center
09.2019 - 07.2021
Lead Server
Hazelwood Food And Drink
08.2016 - 05.2019
Prep Cook
Olive's Fresh Pizza Bar
12.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Academy of Art University
High School Diploma -
Minnetonka Senior High School
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