Victor Gurganious
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Kind Bartender well-known for creating crafty cocktails at upscale establishments. Effortlessly mixes multiple drinks simultaneously while engaging guests with clever conversation. Versatile and able to effortlessly coordinate bar, restaurant and special event drink services. Knowledgeable about signature cocktails, wine pairings and desirable spirits. Skillfully organize the supplies, equipment and glasses to keep the bar operating efficiently and customers satisfied.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
TPC Sawgrass
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained updated knowledge of cocktail, wine and beer menus and memorized all in-house recipes
- Greeted patrons seated at bar, provided menus and memorized or recorded drink and food orders
- Recommended beverage pairings with food orders, increasing average revenue of food orders by more than [Number]%
- Increased sales by introducing new and promotional cocktail recipes
- Monitored open bar tabs, closed out bills for departing patrons and processed cash and credit transactions
- Crafted beverages from well, top-shelf and specialty spirits according to menu recipes or patron requests
General Manager
V Pizza/ Julep Palm Valley
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed performance of team members, conducted performance appraisals and recommended promotions
- Developed quality talent from within to retain engaged employees and remain competitive
- Held associates accountable for meeting established operational guidelines, brand standards, customer service expectations and company policies
- Prepared payroll and maintenance budgets for corporate management approval
- Managed employees, scheduled shifts, determined and provided training needs and conducted performance reviews
- Increased employee job satisfaction with hands-on, motivational approaches
Bartender
Rue Saint Marc
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Crafted beverages from well, top-shelf and specialty spirits according to menu recipes or patron requests
- Recommended beverage pairings with food orders, increasing average revenue of food orders by more than [Number]%
- Conversed with customers and recommended specials to build rapport and cultivate customer loyalty
- Arranged bottles and glasses in attractive displays to maintain bar atmosphere
- Trained new bartenders in customer service, bar equipment safety, drink preparation and upselling techniques
Bar Manager
Restaurant Medure
03.2012 - 02.2016
- Prepared bartender, barback and cocktail server schedules and cross-trained staff to meet business demands
- Met with beverage sales personnel to identify new and popular product offerings
- Engaged with dissatisfied customers, sought resolutions and addressed issues with staff
- Met with vendors and sales representatives to obtain favorable product pricing
- Interviewed job applicants, processed new hire paperwork and provided on-the-job training
Education
Associate of Arts - English/ Political Science
Florida State College of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL05.2016
Skills
- Craft cocktail preparation
- Safe food handling procedures
- Customer service
- Payment Processing
- Wine and liquor knowledge
- Cocktail list development
- Mixology
- Teamwork
- Recipe and menu memorization
- Order management
Accomplishments
Play guitar in a Rock and Roll band at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Runner up in the, “Toast of the Coast” Cocktail competition in North East, Florida.
Certification
BarSmarts Certified
Timeline
Bartender
TPC Sawgrass
01.2022 - 06.2022
General Manager
V Pizza/ Julep Palm Valley
08.2018 - 01.2022
Bartender
Rue Saint Marc
02.2016 - 08.2018
Bar Manager
Restaurant Medure
03.2012 - 02.2016
Associate of Arts - English/ Political Science
Florida State College of Jacksonville
BarSmarts Certified
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