Kevin Anastasia
Glen Ellyn,IL
Summary
Hospitality professional with natural ability to establish rapport with guests. Capable bartender / server with more than 10 years of upscale and fine dining experience. Committed team player with a passion for the food, beverage and hospitality industry.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Canopy By Hilton - Aimbridge Hotel
2023.04 - Current
Bartender for full-service bistro style bar and cafe located in the lobby of a premium 400 plus room Hilton property. Fast paced atmosphere. Responsible for bar opening, set/breakdown and closing 70 seat cafe every shift. Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups. Adhered to best-in-class brand standards.
Bartender
Embassy Suites - Auro Hotels
2019.10 - 2023.01
Bartender for full service bar and grill located in 260 room upscale hotel. Extensive bar set-up/breakdown, including complimentary brand specific happy hour bar and snacks. Skilled with banquets and special events. Responsible for closing POS system, cash deposits, and preparing daily report for night auditor.
Server / Bartender
Country House
2019.06 - 2019.10
Server / Bartender for fast paced family style restaurant.
Kitchen Prep / Line Cook
Atlas Chicken Shack
2018.11 - 2019.10
Kitchen prep for carryout, fast casual restaurant. Monitor prep levels, stock levels. Receiving and stocking incoming kitchen vendor orders.
Bartender / Server
Reel Club
2013.08 - 2018.04
Bartender / Server for fine dining, sushi and seafood restaurant. Trained and supervised bar staff on service standards, set up - breakdown, and hygiene procedures.
Sales / Service Technician
J & R Cycle
2005.05 - 2014.06
New bicycle sales and assembly, used bicycle repairs. Provided customers with technical guidance through selection and setup of new bicycles and accessories.
Server
Mon Ami Gabi
2001.05 - 2005.06
Dining room server for fine dining, French bistro style restaurant. Member of front-of-house team that opened restaurant in 2001.
Education
Undergraduate Studies - Adult Fitness
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Polished, personable, experienced, bartender / server
- Liquor, wine and craft beer knowledge
- Creative mixology with emphasis on seasonal ingredients or special events
- Varied and extensive culinary history
- Strong communicator, able to sell and describe daily specials in detail
- Illinois BASSETT certification
- Proficient with Micros, Aloha, Agilysys, Toast and other POS systems
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Bartender
Canopy By Hilton - Aimbridge Hotel
2023.04 - Current
Bartender
Embassy Suites - Auro Hotels
2019.10 - 2023.01
Server / Bartender
Country House
2019.06 - 2019.10
Kitchen Prep / Line Cook
Atlas Chicken Shack
2018.11 - 2019.10
Bartender / Server
Reel Club
2013.08 - 2018.04
Sales / Service Technician
J & R Cycle
2005.05 - 2014.06
Server
Mon Ami Gabi
2001.05 - 2005.06
Undergraduate Studies - Adult Fitness
University of Illinois At Chicago
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