PETER GOITOM
Verona,WI
Summary
With 12 years of experience as a hospitality professional in New York City, I am looking to leverage the problem-solving and people skills I have gained as I transition professions. I have proven track record of using analytical skills to improve profitability and guest relations, and am excited to continue building upon these abilities in a new role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Sailor
New York, USA
03.2024 - Current
- Offer full dining service to bar guests while providing beverages for up to 150 guests
- Assist in the revision/addition of standard operating procedures for the bar at one of New York's most revered new restaurants
Floor Manager/Bartender/Server
Grand Army
New York, USA
03.2016 - Current
- Prepared any from an extensive list of house/classic cocktails for Imbibe's 2017 Cocktail Bar of the Year
- Set up the front of house and provided bank for the register at the beginning of shift
- Printed standard/special events menus
Bartender/Head Bartender
Union Square Cafe
New York, USA
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Help advise the establishment of standard operating procedures and spirits/cocktail education
- Assist in curating the spirits list, and house cocktails for the menu
- Cultivate relationships with liquor brands and charitable organizations to further the restaurant's presence
- Offer friendly and knowledgeable service to up to 450 guests for Danny Meyer's flagship restaurant
Bartender
Catfish
New York, USA
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Provided drink service for up to 110 restaurant patrons during dinner shifts, and food and drink
- Handled payouts for all house purchases
Bartender
Cafeteria
New York, USA
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Provided efficient and friendly drink service for up to 150 restaurant patrons, in addition to take-out orders
- Conducted opening duties, including counting the register and preparing the bar
Bartender & Head Server
Barboncino
New York, USA
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided efficient and friendly drink service for 100-150 guests, as well as dining service to bar patrons
- Trained new staff including servers and bartenders
- Managed revenues each evening, while ensuring that cash receipts from food and beverage service equal the amount of cash reported
- Responsible for cleaning the bar and closing down the restaurant at the end of the evening
Assistant Director
Camp Shalom-Noar
Verona, USA
06.2011 - 07.2011
- Trained 11 counselors on how to manage children with diverse needs
- Developed and led comprehensive activity programs, including hikes, games, and field trips
- Mediated disputes referred by counselors, and handled parents' questions and concerns
Management Consultant
Slow Food UW
Madison, USA
02.2010 - 05.2010
- Involved in early development of the UW Madison's chapter of the Slow food movement by conducting surveys of members and used qualitative analysis to determine recommendations
- Drafted and submitted a report to leadership with recommendations, which were implemented to improve communication, public perception, member commitment, and diversity
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI08.2011
Skills
- Sales Proficiency
- Effective Organization Skills
- Anticipating Client Requirements
- Team training and development
- Service-oriented mindset
- Advanced Problem-Solving
Affiliations
- Business Manager for Fundamentally Sound Men's A Cappella (2009-2010)
- Tutor for the PEOPLE program (2011), Volunteer tutor for Eritrean family tutoring support (2020 - 2021)
- Participant in Don Fulano/Fortaleza/Arette Tequila work study program (2022)
- Member of BoogieManja Sketch Comedy (2019 - 2023)
- Partner with Rosaluna Mezcal for New York Food and Wine Festival, curating two specialty cocktails and producing 2000 servings. (2022)
Timeline
Bartender
Sailor
03.2024 - Current
Bartender/Head Bartender
Union Square Cafe
03.2021 - 03.2024
Floor Manager/Bartender/Server
Grand Army
03.2016 - Current
Bartender
Catfish
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bartender
Cafeteria
01.2015 - 03.2015
Bartender & Head Server
Barboncino
03.2012 - 01.2015
Assistant Director
Camp Shalom-Noar
06.2011 - 07.2011
Management Consultant
Slow Food UW
02.2010 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Wisconsin
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