Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Links - Website
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Certification
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Miroslav Nikolov

Des Plaines,IL

Summary

Energetic Bartender delivering high-quality service and accurate drink formulation in fast-paced environments. Talented in re-imagining classic cocktails and providing new culinary spin on drinks. Expertise in housekeeping and bar maintenance. Reliable and hardworking bartender familiar with working alone or with team . Experienced in supporting servers, delivering food and bussing tables. Good interpersonal and multitasking skills in fast-paced environments.Able to Bartending and serving tables at the same time.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Blufish Sushi Bistro
Park Ridge, United States
01.2017 - Current
  • Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
  • Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings to enhance bar reputation
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers
  • Developed new signature cocktails to enhance bar reputation and increase profits
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay
  • Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age
  • Generated higher ticket averages by training employees on suggestive up-selling techniques

Bartender

Spilled Milk Catering
Gaithersburg, USA
03.2016 - 10.2016
  • Catering Events Lead Bartender

Bartender

Windows Catering Company
Alexandria, United States
05.2014 - 10.2016
  • Catering Events Lead Bartender

Barback

Lima Lounge
Washington, United States
06.2012 - 07.2013
  • Restocked ice, condiments and snacks
  • Cleared empty glasses, used plates and trash
  • Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly
  • Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons

Education

Hospitality

Professional Bartending School
Arrington, VA
08-2016

Skills

  • Cocktail Making
  • Spirits Knowledge
  • Wine Cellar Organization
  • Wine List / Program Creation
  • Inventory Management
  • Team Development
  • Food Running
  • Customer Service
  • Maintaining a clean bar
  • New Hire Training
  • Proficient in mixology

Links - Website

https://www.instagram.com/miro_slav1/

Certificateseducation

TIPS Certified

Certification

  • Food Handler
  • TAM
  • BASSET

Timeline

Bartender

Blufish Sushi Bistro
01.2017 - Current

Bartender

Spilled Milk Catering
03.2016 - 10.2016

Bartender

Windows Catering Company
05.2014 - 10.2016

Barback

Lima Lounge
06.2012 - 07.2013

Hospitality

Professional Bartending School
Miroslav Nikolov