Myles Grunwald
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Beverage Manager with over 5 years of experience in food service and a proven track record of progressive leadership. Expertise in maintaining budget controls and optimizing coverage to meet business objectives while delivering exceptional support. Strong relationship-building skills foster a welcoming environment for patrons and team members, enhancing overall hospitality and service quality. Committed to driving operational excellence and creating memorable experiences in every interaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beverage Manager
The Mercer/Camello, Phoenix
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Managed bar and wait staff and directed hiring program.
- Selected wine, beer and alcohol products based on customer feedback and local product availability.
- Enacted progressive disciplinary measures for staff, managed work zones, and oversaw opening and closing duties.
- Leveraged industry trends to develop new signature cocktails that attracted clientele and boosted sales volume significantly.
- Proactively identified potential bottlenecks in operations and devised effective solutions, streamlining processes to enhance overall efficiency.
- Worked with on-site and external party planners to create and manage beverage ordering and waitstaff for small and large events.
Bartender
Wren & Wolf, Phoenix
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Server / Bartender
The Vig, North Scottsdale
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Started as a busser and advanced through all front-of-house positions through strong performance, reliability, and consistent ability to support team operations in a high-volume environment.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Skills
- Purchasing strategy
- Customer service experience
- Health and safety
- Supplier negotiations
- Menu development
- Sales
- Bar supervision
- Drink menu development
- Scheduling staff
- Cleanliness standards
Certification
- CFBE - Certified Food and Beverage Executive
Timeline
Beverage Manager
The Mercer/Camello, Phoenix
03.2025 - 02.2026
Bartender
Wren & Wolf, Phoenix
03.2023 - 03.2025
Server / Bartender
The Vig, North Scottsdale
09.2019 - 07.2022