Daniel Alifonso

Cocktail Bartender at DOUBLE CHICKEN PLEASE
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Certified Spirits Specialist
    Society of Wine Educators
    Sep, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Beer Server
    Cicerone® Certification Program
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Cocktail Bartender
      • May 2023 - Present

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Cocktail Bartender
      • May 2022 - May 2023

      -Mastered an extensive cocktail program that included 23 Signature and over 200+ Modern and New Modern Cocktails while also performing all production set to a specific team standard -Actively worked with all aspects of the program and engaged with all members of the FOH team, including working on Drink Specials, Private Events, Bar Design and Pre-Shift Bar Set Up -Mastered an extensive cocktail program that included 23 Signature and over 200+ Modern and New Modern Cocktails while also performing all production set to a specific team standard -Actively worked with all aspects of the program and engaged with all members of the FOH team, including working on Drink Specials, Private Events, Bar Design and Pre-Shift Bar Set Up

  • Sweet Polly
    • Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Cocktail Bartender
      • Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

      -Successfully engaged with an aggressive 27 cocktail program, craft beer selection, natural and family owned wine program, a highly curated small plate menu and oyster selection -Achieved working on a team with career Bartenders focused on elevating flavor-based RND projects, weekly high volume service, tailored food pairings with the chef and bespoke cocktails -Successfully engaged with an aggressive 27 cocktail program, craft beer selection, natural and family owned wine program, a highly curated small plate menu and oyster selection -Achieved working on a team with career Bartenders focused on elevating flavor-based RND projects, weekly high volume service, tailored food pairings with the chef and bespoke cocktails

  • The Bearded Lady
    • Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Bartender
      • Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

      -Successfully engaged with the competitive cocktail program while also offering new flavors, dynamic cocktail recipes and in-house ingredients -Specialized on high volume cocktail completion with an attention to service, garnish details, bar cleanliness and able to accomplish both opening and closing prep work with minimal assistance -Successfully engaged with the competitive cocktail program while also offering new flavors, dynamic cocktail recipes and in-house ingredients -Specialized on high volume cocktail completion with an attention to service, garnish details, bar cleanliness and able to accomplish both opening and closing prep work with minimal assistance

  • The Ryerson
    • Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Bartender
      • Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

      -Successfully worked on the bar layout from post pandemic conditions with a focus on cocktail development, increased execution to service, upgraded quality of in-house made ingredients and education of staff -Completed the task of fortifying the beverage program to offer an increase in sales to categories of wine and beer while also programming daily cocktail specials, wine and food pairings, and spirit education -Successfully worked on the bar layout from post pandemic conditions with a focus on cocktail development, increased execution to service, upgraded quality of in-house made ingredients and education of staff -Completed the task of fortifying the beverage program to offer an increase in sales to categories of wine and beer while also programming daily cocktail specials, wine and food pairings, and spirit education

    • Bartender
      • Oct 2019 - Feb 2021

      -Successfully grew the customer base by committing to the success of both the beverage program, product knowledge of 18 draft lines, 600+ sku inventory, and an entire bar food menu with curated ingredients and pairings -Achieved optimal success with the launch of post-Covid projects including menu relaunch, outside seating design, and aid in the curation and merchandising of the inventory both instore and online -Successfully grew the customer base by committing to the success of both the beverage program, product knowledge of 18 draft lines, 600+ sku inventory, and an entire bar food menu with curated ingredients and pairings -Achieved optimal success with the launch of post-Covid projects including menu relaunch, outside seating design, and aid in the curation and merchandising of the inventory both instore and online

  • Wolf and Deer
    • Park Slope
    • Bar Manager
      • Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

      -Successfully created and curated full menu, cocktail list, pricing, buying, inventory, cost of goods, hiring, training, private events and bar design -Completed and launched on task operations from menu premieres and private events while increasing the bar’s overall sales by 26% percent, decreased spending and labor cost, and a complete modernization of their entire inventory -Successfully created and curated full menu, cocktail list, pricing, buying, inventory, cost of goods, hiring, training, private events and bar design -Completed and launched on task operations from menu premieres and private events while increasing the bar’s overall sales by 26% percent, decreased spending and labor cost, and a complete modernization of their entire inventory

    • United States
    • Beverage Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Wine & Spirits Representative
      • May 2017 - Apr 2018

      -Successfully maintained and grew a sales territory of over 125+ customer accounts within the NY Metro area with a focus on biodynamic wines, craft spirits and family owned brands -Worked directly with winemakers, distiller masters, suppliers, brand owners and portfolio managers to service all customers within both On-Premise and Off-Premise venues -Successfully maintained and grew a sales territory of over 125+ customer accounts within the NY Metro area with a focus on biodynamic wines, craft spirits and family owned brands -Worked directly with winemakers, distiller masters, suppliers, brand owners and portfolio managers to service all customers within both On-Premise and Off-Premise venues

    • Wine Store Manager
      • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

      -Worked directly with over 25+ Wine Distributors to curate the entire store selection and increase product diversity, quality, and education resulting in a 48% increase in overall sales, an expanded customer base and achievement of online shop -Achieved record high numbers in sales by directly focusing on passive incomes for the shop including corporate accounts, affiliated marketing, all social media accounts, reward programs, mailing list, and both on and off private events -Worked directly with over 25+ Wine Distributors to curate the entire store selection and increase product diversity, quality, and education resulting in a 48% increase in overall sales, an expanded customer base and achievement of online shop -Achieved record high numbers in sales by directly focusing on passive incomes for the shop including corporate accounts, affiliated marketing, all social media accounts, reward programs, mailing list, and both on and off private events

  • Bottle Shoppe.
    • Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Wine Store Associate
      • Nov 2015 - Dec 2016

      -Increased sale margins directly with team building, product knowledge, inventory expansion, instore events, signage and excellent customer support -Increased sale margins directly with team building, product knowledge, inventory expansion, instore events, signage and excellent customer support

    • United States
    • Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Wine Store Associate
      • Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

    • United States
    • Gambling Facilities and Casinos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Bartender Barback
      • Apr 2012 - Apr 2014

Education

  • Stonehill College
    Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters

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