Sara Buyum
New York
Summary
Resourceful professional in hospitality, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in mixology, customer service, and inventory management. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Bobo
NYC West Village
02.2022 - Current
- Daily opening and closing operations
- Tend to bar guest and dining room guests
- Maintained Health Department readiness
Bartender
Blue Fin
NYC Times Square
10.2013 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: Landry's, formally BR Guest.
- Daily opening and closing operations.
- Tended to the wine location system.
- Weekly inventory count.
- Maintained Health Department readiness.
Head Bartender/Bar Manager
Capitale/Espace
NYC
09.2010 - 01.2015
- Bar assignments, Inventory of liquor, soda, and bar dry goods
- Organization of staff posts and delegation of requirements for events
- Bartended and Managed for parties of 1600+
Roof top/ Beach/ Restaurant Manager
Allegria Hotel
LI
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Oversaw daily operations of the pool, rooftop bar, and beachfront.
- Staff schedule and weekly payroll. Including, but not limited to, beach cabana staff and activities.
- Created a custom cocktail menu for the rooftop bar.
- Implement new customer service patterns, resulting in positive feedback on TripAdvisor, Yelp.com, etc.
- Weekly liquor count.
- Hotel guest recovery.
Owner
Once Upon a Moose & Farmers Market
Sea Cliff L.I.
01.2008 - 06.2010
- I opened a restaurant from the ground up and maintained a steady clientele.
- Worked with North Fork Farms for the weekly market; Briemere, Sang Lee and Schmitt's
- Responsible for inventory, payroll, and staffing.
Education
B.A. - Business Management
CW Post, Long Island University
New York01.2008
A.S. - Food Service Administration, Restaurant Management
Nassau Community College
New York01.2004
Introduction to Italian Cuisine -
Cordon Bleu
Florence, Italy01.2003
Skills
- Mixology techniques
- Inventory management
- Bar equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Cocktail presentation
- Health department compliance
- Food safety
- Cash handling
- Event coordination
- Team leadership
- Health compliance
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Sales strategies
- Conflict resolution
- Staff training
- Menu creation
- Creative problem solving
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation procedures
- Knife skills
- Stock organization
- Safe food handling
- Restaurant equipment maintenance
Timeline
Bartender
Bobo
02.2022 - Current
Bartender
Blue Fin
10.2013 - 03.2020
Roof top/ Beach/ Restaurant Manager
Allegria Hotel
03.2012 - 07.2013
Head Bartender/Bar Manager
Capitale/Espace
09.2010 - 01.2015
Owner
Once Upon a Moose & Farmers Market
01.2008 - 06.2010
B.A. - Business Management
CW Post, Long Island University
A.S. - Food Service Administration, Restaurant Management
Nassau Community College
Introduction to Italian Cuisine -
Cordon Bleu