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Victoria Gordon

Orlando,FL

Summary

An industry veteran who has worked food truck to fine dining with a passion for cultivating an experience. Interested in sharing food and beverage knowledge through meaningful conversations as an avid traveler and connoisseur of excellent meals. Committed to being approachable, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender/ Head Bartender

The Windsor
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Speakeasy style cocktail bar with a large whiskey selection, classic cocktails, and a rotating seasonal menu
  • Special events for holidays and liquor brands
  • custom cocktails, menu design, and educated staff

Wine Consultant

Press Shop
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Unique retail shop with wine, cook books, custom stationary, and small gifts
  • In charge of wine events/ weekly tastings, new inventory, guest recommendations, restocking, and cashiering.

Server/ Trainer

Lyla Lila
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Italian inspired pasta focused menu with sustainable wood-fired proteins
  • James Beard semi-finalist for wine/ beverage program 2022+2023 (Alex Brayshers formerly of Eleven Madison Park), best chef Southeast (Craig Richards formerly of Ford Fry Restaurant group) 2022, and Michelin Guide recommend 2023
  • Finessed high volume, large parties, private events & buyouts, training new staff, extensive wine knowledge, multiple courses, and music / vinyl selections.

Bartender/ Trainer

Fritti/ Sotto Sotto
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Neapolitan-Italian inspired menu with classic cocktails and rustic wine selections
  • Service well, bar prep, batched cocktails, and trained new staff

Server/ Bartender

Gourmet & Company
07.2018 - 01.2021
  • Traditional Southern Appalachian food with an emphasis on craft and care
  • Executed large parties/ private events, multiple courses, mixed drinks, draft beer, bar prep, and custom cocktails.

Server

Luke's Kitchen & Bar
12.2016 - 05.2018
  • New American cuisine featuring raw bar, fresh oysters, and craft cocktails
  • James Beard Foundation semi-finalist best Chef Southeast 2013 + 2017 (Brandon McGlamery)


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer Service
  • Good Communicator
  • Intuitive
  • Graceful under pressure
  • Organized
  • Hospitably Mindset
  • Classic cocktails
  • Creative Mixology
  • Milk Punch master
  • Mocktail Queen
  • Team Player
  • Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
  • Dependable

Certification

Court of Master Sommeliers Level 1

Timeline

Bartender/ Head Bartender

The Windsor
05.2023 - 05.2024

Wine Consultant

Press Shop
01.2023 - 05.2023

Server/ Trainer

Lyla Lila
06.2021 - 01.2023

Bartender/ Trainer

Fritti/ Sotto Sotto
02.2021 - 07.2021

Server/ Bartender

Gourmet & Company
07.2018 - 01.2021

Server

Luke's Kitchen & Bar
12.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Film

University of Central Florida

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