STEPHEN HOLASEK
Haverhill,MA
Summary
Have spent my years building my beverage knowledge and skills to hopefully become a director of beverage sales or beverage manager for a large company.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Sawbelly Brewery
Exeter, NH
08.2020 - Current
- Oversaw beverage development to increase sales and bring new and crafty cocktails to the brewery.
- Fostered partnerships with both local businesses and commonwealths to enhance the brewery's impact on the community.
- Assisted in various brewery operations such as brewing, canning, and collaborating with the chef on the production line.
- Managed staffing and scheduling to enhance labor control.
Restaurant Manager
Burtons Grill
Westford, MA
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Analyzed financial reports regularly to determine profitability of menu items.
- Was moved between North Andover, Peabody, and Westford, working with fellow managers to lower percentages and increase sales.
- Supervised bar staff, including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and monitoring performance.
- Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
Beverage Operations Manager
Northern Restaurant Group
North Andover , MA
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Contributed to the opening of a new restaurant, while simultaneously overseeing operations at an existing location.
- Collaborated on menu development for The Loft, Joe Fish, and Dos Lobos restaurants.
- Designed and implemented innovative cocktail recipes, contributing to increased sales.
- Conducted initial training sessions for Dos Lobos restaurant.
- Enhanced performance levels of bar staff by implementing pour testing and closely supervising their work.
Restaurant Manager
The Loft Restaurant & Pub
North Andover, MA
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Developed Slugger Menus, Tap Takeovers, and Beer dinners to push sales growth
- Helped in Logo redesigned to help breath new life into concept.
- Worked on building relations both internal guest and external guest.
- Ran and monitored day to day operations
Restaurant Manager
Joe Fish Seafood Restaurant and Bar
North Reading, MA
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Rebuild POS system to created a better flow for staff.
- corrected and updated current beverage prices to meet industry standards
- Would Manage staff and customers on day to day operations
Restaurant Supervisor
Bertucci's
Lexington, MA
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Enforced appropriate work-flow and quality controls for food quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Over saw and maintained all Kitchen stations as well as wait staff aspects.
Event Supervisor
Bedford Golf and Tennis Club
Bedford, NY
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Collaborated in the planning and execution of weddings, birthdays, golf tournaments and private events.
- Executed proper hiring and training for all positions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Studies; Culinary Arts Management
The Culinary Institute of America
2011
Associate of Arts - Occupational Studies; Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
2010
Skills
- Sales-oriented
- Customer-oriented
- Staff development/training
- Hospitality Specialist
- beer, wine and liquor specialist
Accomplishments
- Won Burger Bowl 2023 &2024 against 20 restaurants in the Exeter Commonwealth
- Placed Third for best burger in the Sate by 603 magazine
- Place Third in Cocktail Competition 2023 & 2024 against 22 restaurants in the Exeter Commonwealth
Certification
- Cicerone Certified
- ServSafe Manager Certified
- TIPS Certified
- Allergy Certified
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Sawbelly Brewery
08.2020 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Burtons Grill
05.2018 - 05.2020
Beverage Operations Manager
Northern Restaurant Group
03.2015 - 05.2018
Restaurant Manager
The Loft Restaurant & Pub
08.2014 - 05.2018
Restaurant Manager
Joe Fish Seafood Restaurant and Bar
01.2013 - 08.2014
Restaurant Supervisor
Bertucci's
02.2012 - 01.2013
Event Supervisor
Bedford Golf and Tennis Club
01.2009 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Studies; Culinary Arts Management
The Culinary Institute of America
Associate of Arts - Occupational Studies; Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
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