Ryan Voytek
West Haven,CT
Summary
Restaurant professional with three years FOH experience, well versed and very knowledgable in craft beer and spirits.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Bartender
Cask Republic
New Haven, CT
12.2013 - Current
delivering our 53 draught beers, 80+ bottles, and wide range of Whiskeys, Bourbons, and Scotch to our guests. Appropriately suggesting and explaining difficult and old styles to beer beginners and professionals alike, Constantly and always striving to learn and understand more.
Server
Roia
New Haven, CT
08.2013 - 12.2013
Fine dining restaurant with a menu directed around Italian and french cuisine. Maintained knowledge of current menu items and had daily specials to sell to guests.
Sales Associate/Technician
Stanley Steemer
Stratford, CT
02.2013 - 06.2013
Went to people's home to evaluate and then clean their carpets, tile, and wood floors. The job was commission based so sales knowledge was heavily implemented.
Server/Bartender
Casa Ole
Humble, TX
09.2012 - 01.2013
Was hired as a server and was promoted to bartending after one month, learned the skill of making a wide array of margaritas.
Server/Bartender
Red Robin
Milford, CT
08.2011 - 09.2012
Worked for 8 months as a first time server before being trained to bartend. Learned to make a lot of tropical style cocktails (mai tai's, zombies, etc.)
Sales Associate
Walt Disney World
Lake Buena Vista, FL
02.2011 - 08.2011
Worked a 6 month internship at the Boardwalk Resort and Villas where i learned exemplary customer service and more cash handling.
Cashier
Ikea
New Haven, CT
01.2010 - 01.2011
Responsible for counting and handling my own cash drawer for each shift. Lots of hands on customer service due to being at the end of the store.
Sales Associate
Journeys
Milford, CT
07.2009 - 01.2010
Helped customers find and fit them for shoes and other clothing items. Lots of experience with cash handling and credit card transactions.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Notre Dame High School
2010
General Studies
Gateway Community College
Skills
- Very familiar and comfortable with high-volume nights
- Able to generate and sustain regulars
- Provides feedback
- Listens/speaks effectively
- gathers information
- counsels and delegates appropriately
Accomplishments
While working a 6 month internship at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL i was made a trainer at my location for showing great leadership skills after 3 months. I have a deep understanding/appreciation for all aspects of craft beer, including the brewing process, which I've also had 2 years experience in. I also have my certified Cicerone Beer Server certification and am working on getting the next level Cicerone this upcoming fall (2015).
Timeline
Head Bartender
Cask Republic
12.2013 - Current
Server
Roia
08.2013 - 12.2013
Sales Associate/Technician
Stanley Steemer
02.2013 - 06.2013
Server/Bartender
Casa Ole
09.2012 - 01.2013
Server/Bartender
Red Robin
08.2011 - 09.2012
Sales Associate
Walt Disney World
02.2011 - 08.2011
Cashier
Ikea
01.2010 - 01.2011
Sales Associate
Journeys
07.2009 - 01.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Notre Dame High School
General Studies
Gateway Community College
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