Ornella Ashcraft
Los Angeles
Summary
Hospitality professional with 15 years experience. My skillsets range from serving in casual and Michelin fine dining, to high volume and craft cocktail bartending. I faithfully adhere to the highest standards of quality service, spirits knowledge, and a positive guest experience. I strive to continue learning and growing with each new opportunity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Beverage Director/Bartender/Server
CAMPHOR
12.2022 - Current
- Mastered fine dining service procedures in a Michelin starred setting, including wine pairings, detailed and intricate descriptions of each dish, and extensive spirits knowledge.
- Organized and helped prep specialty cocktail ingredients, maintained liquor inventory, and helped to educate staff on back bar and specialty spirits.
- When in need of staff, I’ve filled in positions on the floor as a server, and even as bar back, if needed.
- Organized, batched, and crafted beverages for off site events, such as Coachella and our Steak Frites pop up at World Resorts in Las Vegas. At both, I was tasked with to train staff on both wine and food and worked as the primary bartender for every service.
Bartender
LOCK & KEY
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Prepped and set up 6 bars for full service as well as fully breaking down and cleaning of bar, at the end of service.
- Created themed craft cocktails, punches and frozen machine beverages for every menu.
- Prepped and batched unique cocktail ingredients, when needed.
- Bartended in an incredibly high volume nightclub establishment, mainly creating craft drinks, with attentiveness and a positive, approachable demeanor.
- Utilized my spirits knowledge to continually upsell our collection of curated, high end bottles.
Beverage Director/Bartender/Prep Master
PINKY’S/ATRIUM
07.2021 - 09.2022
- I left Death & Co to join the opening team, so I could learn the processes of creating and building a brand new bar program.
- In charge of batching and bottling all unique ingredients for our specialty cocktail list.
- While still bartending in a high volume, craft space at Pinky’s, I was promoted to Beverage Director of our adjacent restaurant, Atrium.
- At Atrium, I created our craft cocktail list, including our Happy Hour menu that was featured on KTLA. I managed inventory, educated and trained bar staff, and batched cocktails for efficient service.
Bartender
DEATH & CO. LA
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Educated in the what’s considered quality standard of bartending techniques and etiquette, by some of the best bartenders in our industry.
- Helped to fix and install equipment to help the bar work more effectively, while we rebuilt for grand reopening.
- Worked in a high volume setting, making sure my beverages were consistent, while still engaging with guests.
Education
Geophysics
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2012
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Clear and effective communication
- Engaging personality
- Complex Problem-solving
- Service-oriented mindset
- Highly reliable
Timeline
Assistant Beverage Director/Bartender/Server
CAMPHOR
12.2022 - Current
Bartender
LOCK & KEY
09.2022 - 06.2025
Beverage Director/Bartender/Prep Master
PINKY’S/ATRIUM
07.2021 - 09.2022
Bartender
DEATH & CO. LA
03.2021 - 09.2021
Geophysics
University of Houston
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