Kevin Ventura
Summary
Experienced bartender with a strong work ethic and a background in serving customers in large-scale casual dining and fine dining establishments. Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of customer service and ensuring safe food handling practices. Possesses extensive knowledge as a skilled mixologist and adept at preparing a diverse menu of drinks from memory.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Halyard Restaurant
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Supervised 3-4 bar staff to deliver exceptional service on busy nights
- Trained new hires to mix drinks properly, serve drinks responsibly, and ensuring guests are satisfied
- Promoted warm, fun atmosphere for guests and team members
- Prepared classic, modern, and unique cocktails for each customer.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
Barista
Southold General
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Welcomed guests with friendly smiles and positive attitude
- Created warm and welcoming atmosphere by promptly greeting customers and addressing needs
- Used upselling techniques to boost order value, generating additional revenue
- Navigated periods of high volume with calm demeanor to keep store operating to standard
- Kept line moving by smoothly inputting orders and payments
- Helped support team goals by assisting with cleaning tasks, customer needs, and supply replenishment.
Bartender
North Fork Table and Inn
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Worked high-volume shifts in both cocktail lounge and fine-dining
- Engaged guests with friendly conversation to build bar loyalty and encourage repeat business
- Fostered memorable guest experiences with commitment to service and attention to quality
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits
- Balanced efficiency with exceptional service to manage guests in high-volume environment
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Worked a long side with Michelin star Chef John Frazier
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2025
High School -
Southold High School
Southold, New York06.2021
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team training and development
- Mixology
- Safe alcohol service
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
- Drink preparation
- Strong communication
- Knowledge Of Spirits
- Health codes compliance
- Wine and liquor knowledge
Timeline
Bartender
The Halyard Restaurant
06.2022 - Current
Barista
Southold General
03.2021 - 08.2023
Bartender
North Fork Table and Inn
03.2020 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Suffolk County Community College
High School -
Southold High School
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