Akash Kaliya
Montreal,QC
Summary
A personable & creative restaurant industry professional with 6+ years of hospitality experience. Highly-motivated and seeking full-time employment with a passionate team where I can refine my skills & knowledge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Bartender/Bar Manager
Le Poisson Bleu
Ottawa
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular inventory checks for spirits, beer, wine & all other cocktail related prep.
- Responsible for liquor purchasing & ordering within the businesses allocated budget.
- Developed seasonal cocktail menus & specials, while looking for new ways to improve the bar program.
- Consistently worked service & would perform multiple tasks. (Working the bar, running food, serving clients)
- Studied rotating wine & dinner menus in order to guide clients through unique dishes. Would often make pairing recommendations.
Head Bartender/ Event Coordinator
Driphouse Cocktailbar
Ottawa
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Worked with a small FOH team that consisted of one server and one bartender (proficient in both roles).
- Responsible for supervising shifts, making cuts when needed and answering menu questions posed by both guests and coworkers.
- Experience bartending/serving large groups (15-20 people) and private events.
- Responsible for coordinating with ownership and other managers across three locations to organize events hosted by Driphouse.
- Studied social media trends in hospitality while running our social media account in a manor that accurately represented our brand.
Server
Mill St Brew pub
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Responsible for keeping up to date with seasonal beers, their flavour profiles & any unique techniques used in the brewing process.
- Often working busy brunch shifts, managing a section of eight to nine tables.
- Efficiently flipped tables as there was often a large waiting list to dine with us.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Media Studies
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON04-2022
Skills
- Effective communicator
- Proficient with multiple POS systems
- Time management
- Consistent
- Team oriented
- Personable
Certification
- Smart Serve certified
- Social media management certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Bartender/Bar Manager
Le Poisson Bleu
01.2023 - Current
Head Bartender/ Event Coordinator
Driphouse Cocktailbar
09.2021 - 09.2023
Server
Mill St Brew pub
05.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Media Studies
Carleton University
- Smart Serve certified
- Social media management certificate
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