Sean Dowling
Server at Corkbuzz Wine Studio- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Intro Level Court of Master Sommeliers
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Experience
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Corkbuzz Wine Studio
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United States
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Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Server
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Apr 2018 - Present
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Head Sommelier
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Jul 2016 - Apr 2018
In charge of maintenance and continued development of Wine Spectator Award winning wine program at Rare650. Duties include all tasting, purchasing, inventory, purchasing, costing and pricing as well as maintenance of constantly evolving wine list. In charge of maintenance and continued development of Wine Spectator Award winning wine program at Rare650. Duties include all tasting, purchasing, inventory, purchasing, costing and pricing as well as maintenance of constantly evolving wine list.
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Beverage Director
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Mar 2016 - Jul 2016
In charge of all Beverage menu and beverage related decisions. Developed opening wine and beer list, coffee, espresso and tea selections, as well as local juice and soda offerings. In charge of all Beverage menu and beverage related decisions. Developed opening wine and beer list, coffee, espresso and tea selections, as well as local juice and soda offerings.
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Server/ Bartender
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Sep 2014 - Mar 2016
Skilled in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks to the employers standards.Hands-on experience multi-tasking to keep the bar clean, stocked and organized throughout shift.Works well with other bartenders to balance serving seated bar guests and fulfill service tickets.Able to use in depth knowledge of wine, beer and spirits to guide guests in choosing drinks and upsell. Skilled in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks to the employers standards.Hands-on experience multi-tasking to keep the bar clean, stocked and organized throughout shift.Works well with other bartenders to balance serving seated bar guests and fulfill service tickets.Able to use in depth knowledge of wine, beer and spirits to guide guests in choosing drinks and upsell.
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Cook
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Nov 2014 - Feb 2015
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Front of House Manager
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2014 - 2014
Overhauled wine and beer list to include more local and craft producers and smaller wineries. Cut costs by accurately pricing wine and beer and controlling pour cost and waste, theft and "buybacks". Overhauled wine and beer list to include more local and craft producers and smaller wineries. Cut costs by accurately pricing wine and beer and controlling pour cost and waste, theft and "buybacks".
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The Culinary Institute of America
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager in Training
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Helped teach and reinforce training of students in all aspects of FOH service.Micros training, menu training, glass and flatware knowledge, food running and expediting, tray handling, bottled wine procedures, espresso and latte demos, latte art, steps of service, proper table clearing, etc. Helped teach and reinforce training of students in all aspects of FOH service.Micros training, menu training, glass and flatware knowledge, food running and expediting, tray handling, bottled wine procedures, espresso and latte demos, latte art, steps of service, proper table clearing, etc.
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Education
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The Culinary Institute of America
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Culinary Arts and Related Services -
Long Island University-Riverhead Campus
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef