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
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - 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
Lombard, IL
10.2019 - 01.2023
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
Lisle, IL
06.2019 - 10.2019
Server / Bartender for fast paced family style restaurant.
Kitchen Prep / Line Cook
Atlas Chicken Shack
Geneva, IL
11.2018 - 10.2019
Kitchen prep for carryout, fast casual restaurant. Monitor prep levels, stock levels. Receiving and stocking incoming kitchen vendor orders.
Bartender / Server
Reel Club
Oak Brook, IL
08.2013 - 04.2018
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
Villa Park, IL
05.2005 - 06.2014
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
Oak Brook, IL
05.2001 - 06.2005
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
04.2023 - Current
Bartender
Embassy Suites - Auro Hotels
10.2019 - 01.2023
Server / Bartender
Country House
06.2019 - 10.2019
Kitchen Prep / Line Cook
Atlas Chicken Shack
11.2018 - 10.2019
Bartender / Server
Reel Club
08.2013 - 04.2018
Sales / Service Technician
J & R Cycle
05.2005 - 06.2014
Server
Mon Ami Gabi
05.2001 - 06.2005
Undergraduate Studies - Adult Fitness
University of Illinois At Chicago