Resident Mixologist, Assistant Manger• Introduced new vendors to supplement and update wine and liquor options.• Led 2017 beverage revenues of $88K+ on a 27% liquor cost partly through making vermouth, bitters, and dessert cellos in-house. • Created four seasonal cocktail menus with 10 new cocktails each. • Awarded second in the regional Woodford Reserve Manhattan Experience competition for the creation of a specialty cocktail titled the Bourbon and The B.• Recognized for… Show more Resident Mixologist, Assistant Manger• Introduced new vendors to supplement and update wine and liquor options.• Led 2017 beverage revenues of $88K+ on a 27% liquor cost partly through making vermouth, bitters, and dessert cellos in-house. • Created four seasonal cocktail menus with 10 new cocktails each. • Awarded second in the regional Woodford Reserve Manhattan Experience competition for the creation of a specialty cocktail titled the Bourbon and The B.• Recognized for excellence in beverage creations and sales in Food & Wine magazine. • Interviewed for Marie Claire on predictions regarding beverage industry trends. http://www.marieclaire.com/food-cocktails/news/a15905/next-it-drink-prediction/• Modernized and updated office procedures from paper format to excel spread sheets created specifically for the restaurant systems and protocols. • Inventoried, reconciled, and ordered front-of-house restaurant supplies. • Onboarded, trained, mentored, and motivated new team members while maintaining the enthusiasm and knowledge of existing team members. Show less

General Manager• Costed the entire liquor program of 130 unique labels with a cellar of 500+ bottles to ensure profitability. Offered six tap beers, 30 craft can and bottle beers, 10 mass-produced beers, 120+ liquors and spirits, and a collection of Italian apertivos and digestivos. • Increased wine inventory value by $700 through updated pricing, resulting in an increased profit margin. • Managed four bartenders, 12 servers, four hostesses, and a kitchen staff of 15. • Rebuilt… Show more General Manager• Costed the entire liquor program of 130 unique labels with a cellar of 500+ bottles to ensure profitability. Offered six tap beers, 30 craft can and bottle beers, 10 mass-produced beers, 120+ liquors and spirits, and a collection of Italian apertivos and digestivos. • Increased wine inventory value by $700 through updated pricing, resulting in an increased profit margin. • Managed four bartenders, 12 servers, four hostesses, and a kitchen staff of 15. • Rebuilt the liquor program in one quarter through updated ordering, inventory control, costing procedures, and retraining the bar staff. • Reinvigorated and motivated Front-of-House team members to achieve success. Returned to the restaurant at the request of the owner to bolster the business. • Reduced liquor costs from 30% to 25% through revised inventory procedures and pricing.• Trained and mentored new and existing team members on company standards. Show less

• Featured as a Beverage Personality at the James Beard House.• Promoted to lead trainer of all new servers and bartenders after first eight months on the floor.• Created the original beverage program for the opening of Lo Spiedo and operated at a 21% liquor cost.• Designated lead server of various high profile or high volume private events. • Supported restaurants on an as-need basis as bartender/server. Ability to learn menu and beverage items in one day. • Promoted to… Show more • Featured as a Beverage Personality at the James Beard House.• Promoted to lead trainer of all new servers and bartenders after first eight months on the floor.• Created the original beverage program for the opening of Lo Spiedo and operated at a 21% liquor cost.• Designated lead server of various high profile or high volume private events. • Supported restaurants on an as-need basis as bartender/server. Ability to learn menu and beverage items in one day. • Promoted to lead bartender. Updated the signature cocktails and created additional items. • Sustained a consistent stream of regular clients through professional and friendly service. • Maintained high scores on all food and beverage tests. Show less