Ryan Marshall-Rodriguez
Edmonton
Summary
I’ve spent the last 18 years working in the restaurant industry. I recently left to focus on a creative career doing illustrations and game design. I worked at high end fast paced restaurants in roles that focused on guest experience, sales and product knowledge.
I'm looking for part time work somewhere that I actively want to engage with the products we are selling.
I'm well-organized, on-time and most importantly I'm eager to be there.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Woodwork
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Handled simultaneous guest, staff, and service needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to exceed high customer standards.
Bartender
Cafe Mexico
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Broadened my skills in fine dining service
- Implemented COVID-19 best practices
- Was responsible for providing service commensurate with standards set in other parts of the business
Bartender / Server
Keg South Edmonton Common
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Broadened my skills in fine dining service
- Implemented COVID-19 best practices
- Was responsible for providing service commensurate with standards set in other parts of the business
Sous Chef/Bartender
Cartago
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Independent- Entrusted to close the whole restaurant by myself, and guide the closing team as well make my own procedure
- Made daily features around stock rotation while keeping in mind cost efficiency
- Built systems from the ground up for ordering, tracking stock and prep
- Gained some experience making craft cocktails, eventually leading to creating my own
- Created a comprehensive kitchen bible by organizing and formatting existing recipes, creating new recipes and writing prep procedures
Bartender
Provincial Kitchen and Bar
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Keyholder, opened and closed solo handling cashouts and closing duties
- Built rapport with guests and created new regulars
- Independently served and bartended the room for up to 30 guests
- Built up a good base knowledge of classic cocktail preparation
- Worked large party events
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Highly creative
- Self-motivated
- Awareness of how a space presents itself
- Well practiced in upselling
- Systems and procedures focused
- Menu design
- Creative food and drink presentation
Hobbies
Animation and Film - Critiques and breakdowns
Reading and Writing - Science fiction/fantasy, Comic Books/Manga
Toys and Collectibles - Showcasing and displaying
TTRPG and Wargaming - I run/play in several on-going games. I am designing my own game as well.
Timeline
Bartender
Woodwork
03.2023 - 05.2024
Bartender
Cafe Mexico
06.2021 - 04.2022
Bartender / Server
Keg South Edmonton Common
09.2020 - 04.2021
Sous Chef/Bartender
Cartago
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bartender
Provincial Kitchen and Bar
01.2016 - 01.2019
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