GRIFFIN SIKES
Miami
Summary
Skilled and personable industry professional with over 10 years experience as a bartender, bar manager, assistant GM, and consultant. Committed to providing exceptional service in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Proficient in craft cocktails and creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Skilled in professional management of the hospitality industry in addition. Seeking to make a valuable contribution to the vibrant and diverse Miami nightlife scene with exceptional bartending skills, extensive experience, and a great attitude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Bartender & Bar Coordinator
Independant Contractor
03.2021 - Current
- Worked many private high-end events and client parties, including Tarte Coachella Influencer House.
- Built unique bars and libations for each individual client.
- Very skilled working with high-end clientele and staffs.
Bar Lead, & Head of Security
Grind & Prosper Hospitality
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Lead of 8+ bar and 20+ floor and back of house staff.
- Primary bartender on all weekends.
- Responsible for service well in addition to bar top guests and bar ordering queue line.
- Prepare and serve a wide variety of cocktails to an average of 100-200+ customers per shift.
- Engage with guests to create personalized drink experiences, offering recommendations based on taste preferences and current in-house specials.
- Train new bar staff on cocktail recipes, customer service techniques, and bar safety protocols.
- Provide exceptional service to both locals and visitors in a fast-paced, high-volume rooftop bar setting.
- Manage bar area, ensuring cleanliness and organization while maintaining a high standard of service.
- Maintain inventory levels and restocking, placing orders weekly.
- Handled cash and credit transactions, ensuring accurate charges and proper cash management.
- In addition, ran and led a staff of nearly 10 security professionals
Asst GM & Bar Mngr
Blade 1936
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Assistant General Manger & Bar Manager, as well as full time bar lead in high-volume cocktail venue
- Ability to work very high volume with calm demeanor, up-sell cocktails to higher tier liquor, pouring accurate drinks consistently without waste, strong prioritization of drinks ordered.
- Responsible for quality and timeliness of drinks while providing enjoyable experience for bar, dining, and lounge guests
- Enjoy opportunities to interact with guests and work in local community
- Handle ordering of product, scheduling, training
- Book wine maker dinners & liquor pairing events each month
- Created and built out bar program while given only 10 days to do so before opening
Bar Manager
Master's Kitchen & Cocktail
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Created 12-15 new cocktails per quarter for libations menu
- Secured 10 new beers per quarter for beer menu
- Liquor, beer, wine inventory and ordering
- Made liquor infusions, bar syrups and citrus juices from scratch
- Full time bar lead on top of bar manager responsibilities
Education
High School Diploma - Baseball & Football
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Vista, CA07.2008
Skills
- Beverage Knowledge: Skilled in classic cocktails, modern mixology, and wine pairings
- Highly Skilled Bartending: Incredibly proficient in fast paced bars, task prioritization and multitasking, while maintaining company standards and professionalism
- Customer Service: Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on creating great, fun guest experiences
- Bar Management: Experience in opening new venues and adapting to established bars, and staff management, training and morale
- High-Volume Venue Operations: Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a busy environment while maintaining a high level of service
- 10 Years of Industry & Hospitality Experience
Timeline
Bar Lead, & Head of Security
Grind & Prosper Hospitality
10.2022 - 05.2024
Private Bartender & Bar Coordinator
Independant Contractor
03.2021 - Current
Asst GM & Bar Mngr
Blade 1936
06.2019 - 12.2022
Bar Manager
Master's Kitchen & Cocktail
03.2017 - 06.2019
High School Diploma - Baseball & Football
Rancho Buena Vista High School
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