Victor Vale
Austin
Summary
Results-driven Hospitality Professional with 6 years in bartending and fine dining, including leadership roles and WSET Level 1 certification. Skilled in crafting cocktails, selecting wines, and enhancing guest relations while managing high-volume bars and curating innovative drink menus. Committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender /Head Sommelier
Marcoza Trattoria
The Woodlands
04.2023 - 02.2026
- Delivered wine pairings and recommendations to elevate guest dining experiences.
- Crafted and executed specialty cocktail menus, optimizing inventory management and supply ordering.
- Trained and supervised bartending staff, ensuring adherence to service standards and regulatory compliance.
- Directed bar operations in high-volume full-service restaurant, enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Lead Bartender
Cafe Blue
Bee Cave
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Coordinated bar and floor staff during peak hours, enhancing service efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Managed bar service operations, ensuring seamless cocktail preparation and accurate cash handling.
- Trained new bar staff in mixology and service etiquette, improving team competency and safety compliance.
- Assisted in menu development, introducing signature cocktails to drive sales.
Lead Bartender / Wine Steward
The Vineyard At Florence
Florence
09.2016 - 09.2020
- Developed wine selections and guided guests on pairings to elevate dining experiences.
- Crafted specialty cocktails and trained staff on service techniques to elevate performance.
- Coordinated private events, wine tastings, and large-scale restaurant functions to ensure seamless execution.
- Managed bar operations in fine-dining, wine-focused venue, delivering exceptional service standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Rhetoric
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX04-2014
Skills
- Cocktail crafting
- Mixology expertise
- Wine pairing
- Wine history
- Menu development
- Event coordination
- Inventory management
- Point of sale systems
- Staff training
- Bar operations
- Suggestive selling
- Customer service
Accomplishments
WSET Level 1
Timeline
Lead Bartender /Head Sommelier
Marcoza Trattoria
04.2023 - 02.2026
Lead Bartender
Cafe Blue
09.2020 - 04.2023
Lead Bartender / Wine Steward
The Vineyard At Florence
09.2016 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Rhetoric
The University of Texas At San Antonio