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JAY JOHNSON

Honolulu

Summary

Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Hardworking bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments, committed to upholding the highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with a diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender \ Server

Backwoods Brewing
06.2023 - 05.2025
  • Staying knowledgeable about rotating seasonal beers
  • Setting up the bar for opening, closing the bar and doing prep
  • Placing orders for guest while making cocktails for well
  • Maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment

Bartender \ Server

Yard House
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Interacting with customers, and managing bar operations
  • Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
  • They take orders, mix drinks, verify customer ages, and ensure a positive bar experience.

Doc Ford's
06.2020 - 09.2022
  • Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
  • Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
  • Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods

Server

Malio's Prime Steakhouse
11.2018 - 06.2019
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
  • Handle and store ingredients and food
  • Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
  • Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
  • Execute opening and closing procedures

Server

Ruby River Steakhouse
06.2016 - 10.2018
  • Preparing restaurant tables with special attention to sanitation and order.
  • Attending to customers upon entrance to the restaurant.
  • Presenting menus, serving and helping customers select food/beverages

Kitchen Manager

Boston's Gourmet pizza
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.
  • Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
  • Supervise kitchen staff's activities
  • Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
  • Recruit and manage kitchen staff
  • Rectify arising problems or complaints.
  • Give prepared plates the 'final touch'.
  • Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Preopening Restaurant Consultant

The Bronze Empire
12.2014 - 06.2014
  • Overseeing all aspects of the construction to meet restaurant's specifications
  • Meeting with reps and setting up accounts
  • Designing upscale Asian fusion menu
  • Portioning and pricing recipes

Kitchen Manager

The Abbey Tavern
03.2009 - 10.2013
  • Executed daily operations.
  • Wrote, designed menus
  • Trained and managed 15 cooks and 3 dishwashers
  • Responsible scheduling staff
  • Arranged for equipment purchased and repaired.
  • Analyzed recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that employees followed standards and regulations.
  • Recruited and hired staff, including cooks and other kitchen workers.

Banquet Chef

Mountain Berry Culinary
11.2008 - 12.2009
  • Executed daily operations.
  • Met with customers to discuss menus for special occasions such as weddings, parties, and banquets.

Education

Art Institute of Colorado
02.2008

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Menu memorization
  • New hire training
  • Drink preparation techniques
  • Classic cocktails
  • Fast learner
  • Team player attitude
  • Outgoing personality

Awards

Southern Wine and Spirits Chef of the month, 04/01/15

Timeline

Bartender \ Server

Backwoods Brewing
06.2023 - 05.2025

Bartender \ Server

Yard House
10.2022 - 03.2023

Doc Ford's
06.2020 - 09.2022

Server

Malio's Prime Steakhouse
11.2018 - 06.2019

Server

Ruby River Steakhouse
06.2016 - 10.2018

Preopening Restaurant Consultant

The Bronze Empire
12.2014 - 06.2014

Kitchen Manager

Boston's Gourmet pizza
08.2014 - 05.2016

Kitchen Manager

The Abbey Tavern
03.2009 - 10.2013

Banquet Chef

Mountain Berry Culinary
11.2008 - 12.2009

Art Institute of Colorado

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