Janie Schaefer

• Managed beverage operations, including inventory, purchasing, and supplier relations for wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks. Curated menus, developed training materials, and standardized service protocols. Hired and trained sommeliers, fostering a cohesive team, and maintaining high service standards. Adapted quickly to new operations and optimized workflows for efficiency.

Programs: Adobe InDesign, Toast, Binwise

Beverage Manager (Promoted December 2022)

• Oversaw beverage purchasing (wine, liquor, beer, non-alcoholic), implemented cost-reduction strategies, and organized menus and wine lists. Managed special events, bar protocols, and equipment for high-volume service. Created weekly schedules while maintaining labor cost efficiency.

Floor Manager (Promoted June 2022)

• Managed floor operations, including training, guest interaction, EOD reports, and POS system. Responsible for wine selection and recommendations as sommelier.

Server/Captain (October 2021-June 2022)

• Restocked supplies, cleaned, and supervised closing duties. Updated procedures and trained new servers.

• Acquired whiskey knowledge and provided exceptional service in a relaxed dining setting. Executed opening/closing tasks and maintained inventory.

• Opening team member in a fast-paced, fine dining FOH environment. Trained new staff and served events, with basic wine, liquor, and beer knowledge.