Opening bartender in the first urban location of Iron Hill, one of the most successful craft brewers in the United States. Provide expert knowledge on award-winning beer, along with warm, welcoming service to guests.

Served guests in each of the casual bars; the Fishtown location is extremely high volume, while the Passyunk location fosters a neighborhood atmosphere. As both bars stock expansive inventories of canned beer, robust knowledge of beer styles and various breweries is utilized to recommend beers to customers.

Ran all Front-of-House operations, including liquor program, shift supervision, inventory control, hiring, payroll, staff scheduling, private party planning, and physical plant maintenance. Worked closely with chef and sous chef to ensure front and back of house collaboration.

Served guests in a restored 1930s tavern specializing in fine beers. Occasionally performedmanagerial functions.

Operations manager at a modern cocktail lounge with main duties including inventory control, shift supervision, and physical plant maintenance. In 2001, was internally promoted to opening General Manager of Buffalo Billiards in Philadelphia, overseeing hiring and training of staff. Once open, ran the beer and liquor programs, controlled inventory and labor costs, and executed duties relating to payroll, scheduling, and shift supervision.