Shannon Sinamian
Bartender
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Innovative Bartender with a with a flair for creativity, a passion for mixology and a proven track record of success in the industry. At The Bourbon Room, I not only created all their cocktail menus but also created a plethora of themed cocktails and menus for special events. I handcrafted my own syrups, foams, purées, and shrubs to elevate the drink offerings and guarantee an original cocktail unlike any other. I took on additional responsibilities by designing menus and merchandise, as well as booking recurring shows and events to enhance the overall customer experience. By introducing new liqueurs, bitters and mixers I expanded the drink options and drove sales. Ready to bring my creativity and expertise to a new establishment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Bourbon Room
11.2019 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Bartender/ Cocktail Server
Rainbow Bar & Grill
01.2013 - 09.2019
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Bartender/ Bar Supervisor
Wasted Space @ The Hardrock Hotel & Casino
07.2008 - 09.2010
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Served high customer volumes on a nightly basis
- Trained multiple new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Purchased supplies according to expected demand.
- Handled cash accurately and prepared nightly deposits.
- Worked with distributors to add new products to bar menu.
- Scheduled bands, singers and musicians for live music nights
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
Education
Music Theory And Composition
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MASkills
- Creating delicious, original, and creative cocktails
- Handcrafting syrups, purées, bitters and foams
- Designing innovating cocktail menus to correlate with the season and or event
- Health codes compliance
- Extensive Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Hospitality service expertise
- Maintaining Inventory and specs for batched cocktails
- Exceptional Organizational ability
- Proficiency in Classic cocktails
- Outgoing & friendly personality
- Well-read in flavor pairing
- Ordering essential, attractive bar supplies
- Clear and effective communication with both customers and staff
Accomplishments
- 1st Place in Jameson’s St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Competition
- 1st place in High Vibes CBD Cocktail Competition
Timeline
Bartender
The Bourbon Room
11.2019 - Current
Bartender/ Cocktail Server
Rainbow Bar & Grill
01.2013 - 09.2019
Bartender/ Bar Supervisor
Wasted Space @ The Hardrock Hotel & Casino
07.2008 - 09.2010
Music Theory And Composition
Bridgewater State University
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