Minda Fujimoto
Pawtucket,RI
Summary
Driven bar and restaurant manager with a proven track record at Scales & Shells, excelling in cocktail creation and inventory management. Expert in fostering guest relationships and training staff, I significantly reduced inventory through innovative drink specials, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
Scales & Shells
03.2024 - Current
- Created seasonal cocktail menus and wine lists, based on current trends.
- Managed daily bar operations, and maintained cleanliness and organization of bars and liquor rooms.
- Responsible for liquor ordering and inventory.
- Reduced inventory from previous management significantly by creating drink specials or incorporating product on hand in cocktail menus.
- Responsible for front of house management duties, including scheduling, opening and closing procedures, onboarding of staff, and connecting with guests.
Restaurant Manager
Ebisu
05.2016 - 11.2023
- Managed daily operations including opening and closing duties.
- Worked regular shifts as a bartender and server creating a unique understanding of guest and operational needs.
- Created positive relationships with guests.
- Responsible for liquor ordering and creating drink specials.
- Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised front of the house staff.
General Manager
Nami
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Managed front of the house staff including bartenders, servers and support staff.
- Responsible for all interviewing, hiring and training of front of the house positions.
- Managed all front of the house scheduling to ensure proper coverage while controlling labor costs.
- Created cocktail menus, wine lists and sake lists.
- Developed Sake program and implemented training for all servers and bartenders.
- Led marketing initiatives including social media, promotions and off site events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barrington High School
Barrington, RI06.2005
Certified Sake Professional -
Sake Education Council
Japan 04.2019
Skills
- Customer Service / Guest Relationships
- Problem-solving / Conflict Resolution
- Bar / Front of the House Management
- Inventory / Ordering
- Cocktail Creation / Education
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bar Manager
Scales & Shells
03.2024 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Ebisu
05.2016 - 11.2023
General Manager
Nami
02.2013 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Barrington High School
Certified Sake Professional -
Sake Education Council
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