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Leonel Dassie

New York

Summary

Professional Bar Consultant/Manager/Mixologist with 10+ years of experience at busy bars/restaurants, pubs and lounges in the New York City area. Extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes, inventing new mixed beverage recipes, bar consulting and management. Seeking to make an impact on forward-thinking bar program.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bar Manager / Head Mixologist

67 Orange Street
05.2014 - 07.2024
  • Bar Management: Oversaw bar operations, inventory management, and staff scheduling.
  • Menu Development: Created and updated cocktail menus, including naming, pricing, and descriptions.
  • Bartending: Extensive experience crafting cocktails, understanding various spirits, liqueurs, and mixers.
  • Customer Service: Demonstrated ability to interact with and satisfy customers, building rapport and handling inquiries.
  • Mixology Competitions: Participated and won mixology competitions.

Bar Consultant

Geneva-on-the-lake
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Hired to analyze problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions
  • Revived bar, improved performance, and management systems to facilitate success
  • Collaborated with teams to refine inventory and reorganize bar presentation and structure.
  • Created and updated cocktail menus, including naming, pricing, and descriptions.

Head Mixologist / Consultant

Solomon & Kuff
12.2016 - 12.2019
  • Oversaw bar operations and other bartenders
  • Created and served classic drinks and new cocktail recipes
  • Educated, inspired and trained new bar staff on my carefully constructed bar success plan.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Business

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
12.2013

Skills

  • Bar Consultant
  • Project Management

Certification

  • NYC Food Handler's License, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 12/01/14
  • BarSmarts Certificate, Beverage Alcohol Resource LLC and Pernod Richard USA, 05/01/15
  • ETips on Premise 2.0 Certificate, Health Communications Inc., 12/01/15

Personal Information

Title: General Management, Head Mixologist

Timeline

Bar Consultant

Geneva-on-the-lake
01.2023 - 12.2023

Head Mixologist / Consultant

Solomon & Kuff
12.2016 - 12.2019

Bar Manager / Head Mixologist

67 Orange Street
05.2014 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - International Business

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Leonel Dassie