Kevin Johnston

Craft Cocktail Bartending:

• Increased bar revenue through the development of innovative drink recipes and efficient bartending techniques.
• Established rapport with clientele by offering personalized recommendations based on individual tastes and preferences.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating unique and visually appealing craft cocktails.
• Collaborated with management to develop seasonal cocktail menus, driving increased sales and customer interest.
• Built connections with customers and enhancing customer satisfaction through lively conversation and positive interactions.
• Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
• Responsible for cashier closing and opening procedures as well as printing revenue reports and maintaining a balanced register.
• Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.

Assistant Distiller:

• Carried out daily mechanical inspections and safety checks.
• Assisted with spirit ingredient mixing and distilling.
• Operated machines used in bottling, filling, transporting, and canning the various in house spirits.
• Utilized many warehouse and spirit documentation computer programs and systems to ensure organized and efficient work.
• Educated patrons on the history and nuances of various spirits, fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of craft cocktails.

• Followed the lead of the Chief Engineer by learning and assisting with any repairs and maintenance needed.
• Carried out daily fuel, oil, and mechanical checks for continued smooth operations of the twin-diesel, jet-driven engines.
• Helped deckhands with any needed responsibilities such as docking procedures, line-handling operations, cleaning, and bartending while underway.
• Followed safety rules and standards, reporting concerns to management.

• Crafted and served cocktails based on established guidelines.
• Restocked bar inventory when necessary.
• Checked Gov. issued ID's for appropriate age.
• Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
• Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
• Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
• Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.

As the dock master of the Mount Sinai Yacht Club I performed the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assisted incoming vessels with docking procedures.
• Carried out proper and safe fueling procedures.
• Established maintained positive relationships with yacht club members and customers.
• Daily fuel tank measurements.
• Preventative maintenance and repairs on docks, fuel pumps and grounds.
• Ensured the safety of members and boats by conducting rounds of walking the docks in search of unsafe conditions and unforeseen hazards.