Experience

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  RocknFish; Manhattan Beach, CA — 2010-2014

  • 120 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach CA

  • Management/Beverage

    • Jun 2010 - Aug 2015
    • 120 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach CA

    Beachside restaurant with over $4 million in annual sales Rock-n-Fish was part of the multi-million dollar Zislis Group — proprietors of boutique hotels and Rock-n-Brew restaurant chain. Responsible for bar and restaurant management, customer relations and event planning. Developed and reviewed Excel spreadsheets used to monitor and manage daily sales and labor costs. Worked closely with California vineyards and liquor distributors to coordinate employee training and specialized product placement. Prioritized wine and liquor sales to drive revenue. Coordinated weekly promotions and competitions to increase staff moral and drive sales.

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  The Falls

  • Palm Springs

  • Bartender/Server

    • May 2008 - 2010
    • Palm Springs

    Key player in an upscale fine dining restaurant. Proficient in wine sales and team building. Increased sales at this high volume martini bar and steakhouse by developing specialty drinks to highlight target products and facilitated staff training on history and ingredients. Coordinated nightly staff challenges which advanced sales.

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  Mac's Bar and Grill

  • 930 Wood St Chicago Il 60647

  • Beverage Director

    • 2000 - 2008
    • 930 Wood St Chicago Il 60647

    Head mixologist, responsible for all beer, liquor and wine purchasing for three Chicago area bars. I was responsible for over $50,000 of weekly liquor sales. Worked with sales reps and distributors throughout the Midwest region including Southern Wine and Spirits, Johnson Brothers, and Young’s. Working with the product that I ordered while behind the bar gave me a unique ability to leverage sales and teach staff while navigating high volume business.

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  The Pontiac

  • Wickerpark

  • Manager/Lead Bar

    • 1999 - 2008
    • Wickerpark

    One of the founding bartenders at this renowned Wicker Park bar. Led promotion and events planning. Leveraged a wide array of contacts in the music industry and performing arts in coordinating special events featuring live entertainment that lead to increased bar revenue and created jobs to expand business.

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  312 Chicago-Kimpton Group

  • Chicago

  • Bartender

    • 2002 - 2004
    • Chicago

    Bartender in fine dining, upscale Chicago restaurant.

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  Cat's Grill and Alley Club

  • Folsom/San Francisco

  • Bartender

    • Jan 1994 - Jan 1996
    • Folsom/San Francisco

    Worked in high volume nightclub assisting to owners needs and all bar duties

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  THE REGENT BEVERLY WILSHIRE HOTEL

  • Wilshire/Rodeo, Beverly Hills CA

  • Server

    • Mar 1990 - Aug 1992
    • Wilshire/Rodeo, Beverly Hills CA

    Server in the Lobby Lounge.