Ilan Chartor
MIami,FL
Summary
Coordinated beverage professional accomplished at staying up to date on current products and market trends. Superb oral and written communication skills with proven inventory management and control. Functions well in fast-paced environments under short time constraints.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
National Brand Ambassador
Remy Cointreau USA
Miami, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Raised brand awareness through multiple avenues including education, activations, trade shows, etc.
- Created and maintained specific relationships in order to increase distribution
- Worked closely with local markets to ensure positive ROI
- Hosted educational seminars with up to 150 people
- Sponsored and produced events on numerous scales including music festivals, parties, and other on-premise activations
- Maintained active reporting and up-to-date expenses
- Created programs to engage both consumer and trade members
Senior Mixologist
Riviera Dining Group
Miami, FL
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Opened and oversaw bar operations at AVA Mediterraegean in Winter Park, Fl & MILA Miami Beach
- Designed specialized cocktail menu
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- SOP Creation
- Training Program Creation
- COG's, QA, Cocktail creation & rollout, Press & Marketing
- Bar Design
- Worked closely with VP of operations & chefs to determine menu plans for special events or occasions.
Bar Manager
MILA Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Opening team for MILA Miami Beach
- Hired and trained a team of 18 bartenders & 7 barbacks
- Training Documentation Creation
- Inventory & orders
- Created professional and personal partnership with numerous brands & portfolios
- Created cocktail program
- Conduct quarterly evaluations for bar staff
- Regularly complete press requests for magazines and internet articles
- Scheduling
Head Bartender
KYU MIAMI
Miami, FL
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- launched multiple seasonal menus
- Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, alcohol, NA beverages and supplies to drive high volume of sales
- Designed and implemented new cocktails
Education
AS -
Hospitality Miami Dade College
01.2015
Skills
- Front of House Management
- Training and Onboarding
- CSS, WSET
- Menu Pricing and Writing
- Menu Design Proficiency
- Microsoft Office
- PR & Marketing Experience
- Social Media Savy
- G Suite
References
References
Kevin Grodnick kevin.grodnick@gmail.com 305 890 6607
Dominic Alling dominic.alling@remy-cointreau.com 415 426 9522
Nima Kasmaii nimakasmaii@gmail.com 305 467 5230
Timeline
National Brand Ambassador
Remy Cointreau USA
08.2022 - Current
Senior Mixologist
Riviera Dining Group
12.2021 - 06.2022
Bar Manager
MILA Miami Beach
06.2020 - 12.2021
Head Bartender
KYU MIAMI
04.2017 - 03.2020
AS -
Hospitality Miami Dade College