Joshua Nunn
Chicago,United States
Summary
Professional hospitality leader with significant experience in managing high-energy bar environments. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction, streamline operations, and drive revenue growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering consistent results, adapting seamlessly to evolving needs. Expertise in inventory management, staff training, and creating inviting atmosphere. Reliable and goal-oriented, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
Lardon- Meadowlark Hospitality
Logan Square, Chicago, IL
05.2026 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing guest inquiries and concerns.
- Accurately processed orders using point-of-sale system to ensure timely delivery of food and beverages.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain efficient workflow during peak service hours.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu items, service standards, and operational procedures.
Bartender
Orso’s Italian Restaurant
Old Town, Chicago, IL
05.2026 - Current
- Crafted cocktails and beverages, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, adhering to safety regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
Bar Manager/ Supervisor
The Poppy and Parliament
06.2020 - 04.2026
- Created and executed classic and custom cocktails, beer, and wine. Created and developed seasonal menus and special event requests. All scheduling, discipline, maintaining staff, and payroll for 30+ employees. Conceptualized and delivered new revenue streams through adding a high traffic soccer and rugby customer base visiting daily. All LBW stocking and ordering.
Catering Supervisor
U.S. Space and Rocket Center
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsible for events, food, and staff for multiple venues with a capacity of over 1,000 guests. Including the hosting of Alabama Senators, and many other high profile VIPs. As well as scheduling, discipline, maintaining staff for 60+ employees.
Sales Representative
International Wine and Craft Beer
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Sold and distributed wine and beer to retail and restaurants. Also, hosted wine dinners and tasting which involved extensive research and public speaking. Overseeing 65+ accounts in the Huntsville/Madison/Athens area ensuring proper ordering, delivery, satisfaction, etc.
Assistant General Manager
Grille 29
01.2016 - 06.2020
- Responsible for all invoicing, P&L, and money handling. Hiring, scheduling, discipline, maintaining staff, and payroll for over 60 employees. Achieved highest sales record and became a 4 million dollar in sales restaurant, the highest grossing in all of the RPI company.
Skills
Cicerone - Level 1
Basset Certified
ServSafe Food-handlers Certified
ServSafe Manager Certified
BASSET Certifed
Cicerone - Level 1
Awards
Finalist 2021- North Alabama Old Forester Bourbon Competition
3rd Place- 2022 Alabama State Woodford Reserve Manhattan Experience
Finalist 2024 - North Alabama Old Forester Bourbon Competition
Timeline
Server/Bartender
Lardon- Meadowlark Hospitality
05.2026 - Current
Bartender
Orso’s Italian Restaurant
05.2026 - Current
Catering Supervisor
U.S. Space and Rocket Center
12.2023 - 06.2024
Sales Representative
International Wine and Craft Beer
08.2022 - 12.2023
Bar Manager/ Supervisor
The Poppy and Parliament
06.2020 - 04.2026
Assistant General Manager
Grille 29
01.2016 - 06.2020