Samuel Connors
Bozeman,MT
Summary
Obtain the Beverage Manager position and bring my ability of natural team leading and creative approach to menu curation, using years of experience and spirit knowledge. I will successfully do this through taking on ownership of the overall success of multiple outlets, help implement processes to streamline success, and hold a strong sense of accountability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Bartender/Restaurant Supervisor
Kimpton Armory Hotel
Bozeman, MT
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Completed ordering for liquor, beer, and wine for all three outlets on property.
- Completed building-wide inventory audits through Bevager.
- Created product pricing to meet an 18% beverage cost for all pours in the building.
- Created a process to better track venue specific revenue compared to liquor costs in unison with Checkbook.
- Trained incoming bartenders and barbacks on Kimpton Bar Standards throughout all outlets.
- Contact point for F&B Safety Team, continually educated staff on monthly subjects including: Fire drills, bloodborne pathogens, recycling, etc..
- Implemented a communication forum for all employees included in the bar team throughout the building. Channels included each venue, guest log, need to order, and other departments.
- Created programming for daily, weekly, and monthly promotions.
Lead Bartender
Big Sky Resort
Big Sky, MT
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Created menu recipes for multiple venues that coincided with culinary programs.
- Lead restaurant opening tours on kitchen equipment, prep and cocktail creation, and stock location.
- Trusted to work at four other outlets during my tenure.
- Requested for high end banquets throughout all seasons.
- Assisted servers with specialty drink orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Bartender
Horn’s Bar, Yankee Rebel
Mackinac Island, MI
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Demonstrated flexibility and maturity in a seasonal work environment.
- Shared shifts between high volume bar and fine dining establishments which were both owned by the same people.
- Adhered to strict waste separation protocols to perpetuate sustainability.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Assistant General Manager/Floor Manager/Bartender
Genuine Concepts
, AZ
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Part of opening team for Ladera as a bartender, shortly after took the path to management.
- Worked at a total of five locations for Genuine Concepts covering shifts as Floor Manager.
- Promoted to AGM for highest volume location.
- Responsible for scheduling through Hotschedules.
- Conducted alcohol inventory on a weekly basis.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Managed both opening and closing shifts and executed all tasks that came with them.
Education
Associates - Applied Science
Scottsdale Community College
Skills
- Beverage Pricing
- Forecast Preparation
- Leadership
- Department Communication
- Employee Relations
- Coachable
- Avero
- Bevager
- Infogenesis
Certification
- Nationally Registered EMT
- USSF D Licensed Coach
- BarSmarts Graduate
- TIPS
Hobbies
- Soccer
- Skiing
- PC Gaming
- Reading
- Golfing
- Cooking
- Music
Timeline
Lead Bartender/Restaurant Supervisor
Kimpton Armory Hotel
05.2021 - 06.2022
Lead Bartender
Big Sky Resort
11.2019 - 02.2021
Bartender
Horn’s Bar, Yankee Rebel
05.2019 - 11.2019
Assistant General Manager/Floor Manager/Bartender
Genuine Concepts
10.2016 - 05.2019
Associates - Applied Science
Scottsdale Community College
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