Sean Shimada
Bellevue,WA
Summary
As someone with over a decade of management and hospitality experience, my core competencies include building relationships, communication, and interpersonal skills. My strong work ethic and exceptional soft skills have always fostered a strong team culture and positive trajectory. My ability to connect with people, adapt quickly in dynamic environments, and build meaningful relationships is where my strengths lie.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Ascend Prime Steak and Sushi
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong, positive work dynamics and relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Developed regular clientele and network of guests through friendly service and hospitality.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Batch cocktails, hand cut / juice fresh citrus, and cook syrups weekly.
- Produce hundreds of cocktails on a nightly basis.
Bar Manager / Bartender / Ambassador / Server
Earl's Kitchen + Bar
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Managed bar area, handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer / vendor relationships.
- Conducted daily pre shift meetings with staff to drive focuses and areas of opportunity.
- Participated in weekly management meetings to review previous week, as well as discuss business and people focuses on the following week.
- Mentored and coached new servers, bartenders, and managers on service standards, company processes / systems, and operation standards.
- Coordinated weekly orders and scheduled meetings with a dozen vendors.
- Counted and assessed inventory weekly and made orders twice a week to supply the bar program.
- Analyzed spending and cost of goods weekly to ensure profits and losses were in line with company standards.
- Opened a new location in Virginia to mentor new staff on food and drink knowledge as well as cultivated culture and uphold company standards.
- Cultivated a large following of loyal regular guests at the bar top with hospitality and friendly service.
Manager
Cactus Restaurants
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Participated in weekly management meetings to review previous week, as well as create a gameplan as a management team for the upcoming week on business and staff matters.
- Managed and coached staff on quality service standards for a positive dining experience.
- Completed daily routine checks on pre and post shift task lists for all employees front of house.
- Handled conflict resolution for guests and staff alike to create positive outcomes from negative scenarios.
- Tracked and rewarded weekly sales analytics throughout the restaurant.
Bar Manager
Tavern 12 Socialhouse
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Increased profits by dropping cost of goods percentage from 26% to 18% through implementing new product orders and reinventing menu.
- Created craft cocktail menu and recipe standards for bar program.
- Interviewed / hired potential employees for bar positions and trained new bartenders on knowledge and technical skills for quality craft cocktail and service experiences.
- Maintained relationships with a dozen vendors and suppliers to ensure product availability, new product possibilities, event planning, and optimize bar program and profits.
- Analyzed and counted inventory weekly and ordered product twice per week based on needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
12-2013
Skills
- Account Management
- Business Development
- Relationship Building
- Sales analytics
- Operations Management
- Performance Management
- Staff Development
- Strong multitasking
Certification
- SWE Certified Specialist of Spirits 2025
- MAST Permit / Food Handlers Permit 2024
- WA Life Producer 2023
- WA Mortgage Loan Officer 2022
- ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer 2017
- NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist 2014
- CPR Certified 2014
Timeline
Bartender
Ascend Prime Steak and Sushi
08.2022 - Current
Manager
Cactus Restaurants
04.2021 - 01.2022
Bar Manager
Tavern 12 Socialhouse
03.2018 - 12.2018
Bar Manager / Bartender / Ambassador / Server
Earl's Kitchen + Bar
08.2015 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
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