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Stuart Kazanjian

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Collaborative approach to workplace administration. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Fox & Goose Public House
11.2018 - 10.2022
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Supervised labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Successfully managed up to 40 Employees on any given day.
  • Created new easily accessible craft bar program through cocktail, menu, procedural, and offering development and changes.
  • Contributed directly to cultural image shift from a dive bar to an elevated craft bar experience while maintaining speed and and increasing profitability.

Bartender

Wildwood Kitchen & Bar
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Enthusiastically and appealingly described food and drink specials to guests.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
  • Greeted guests in a timely and professional manner.
  • Consistently used suggestive selling techniques.
  • Served each guest courteously, quickly and efficiently.
  • Assist Manager in maintaining stock and order lists.
  • Retrieved liquor, wine and beer from various storage facilities.

Bartender

Pure Platinum Kearny Mesa
03.2017 - 04.2018
  • Maintained quick, fast paced, efficient service.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Maintained full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions.
  • Served over 300 guests nightly.
  • Worked private events as only bartender for groups of up to 100.
  • Managed unruly guests and assisted security in identifying and handling troublesome or dangerous individuals.

Bartender

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Efficiently and Effectively worked well service in a Fast-Paced and Professional environment
  • Enthusiastically and appealingly described food and drink specials to guests.
  • Maintained full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions in a quickly changing environment
  • Quickly solved problems with quests concerning inventory and drink availability
  • Served each guest with a sincere, positive, pleasant and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Created and served over 600 craft and simple cocktails in a 4 hour period.

Bartender

Social Tap
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
  • Creatively made cocktails to guest's specifications and/or general interests
  • Managed 40 keg tap system.
  • Maintained full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions.
  • Process and manage all liquor and beer orders.
  • Wait on multiple customers: bar seats and tables.
  • Conform and facilitate guests needs.
  • Worked all large event days tied to Social Tap and PETCO Park.
  • Assisted management in all areas from BOH to FOH.
  • Trusted opener and closer of Social Tap.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Neurobiology

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Knowledge of craft and microbrews
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Menu memorization
  • Ordering bar supplies
  • Elegant food plating
  • Changing beer kegs
  • Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
  • Classic cocktails
  • Creative mixology
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Attending multiple customers
  • Performance improvement
  • Beverage preparation
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Coaching and mentoring

references

Personal

  • Andre Contreras: (916) 225 - 9219 (Friend / Industry Worker)
  • Brooke Witzelberger: (916) 743 - 0054 (Friend / Industry Worker)
  • Lucas Wilson: (916) 475 - 8625 (Friend / Industry Worker)

Professional

  • Alex Vela: (530) 902 - 6701 (Current Co-Worker)
  • Jared Gallegos: (916) 508 - 1398 (Previous Co-Worker)
  • Erin Williams: (916) 947 - 4792 (Previous Co-Worker)
  • Jessa Berkey: (815) 302 - 6100 (Previous Boss)

Timeline

Manager

Fox & Goose Public House
11.2018 - 10.2022

Bartender

Wildwood Kitchen & Bar
04.2018 - 12.2018

Bartender

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
05.2017 - 09.2017

Bartender

Pure Platinum Kearny Mesa
03.2017 - 04.2018

Bartender

Social Tap
08.2015 - 08.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Neurobiology

San Diego Mesa College

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