Ashish Singh
Bartender
Calgary,AB
Summary
Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable workflair competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
Calgary, AB
04.2022 - Current
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
Food Service Supervisor
opa of Greece
Calgary, AB
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored food storage, handling, preparation and delivery to maintain health and safety standards.
- Created and adjusted department schedules and individual shift assignments.
- Purchased food and supplies according to department needs.
- Oversaw work and guest areas to provide clean, tidy and properly sanitized facilities according to established guidelines.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
- Guided trainees to boost safety and inventory waste management to meet pre-established business thresholds for operation.
Senior Bartender
Tasty Indian Bistro
Vancouver, BC
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Monitored patron alcohol consumption to encourage safety.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Prepared specialty drinks to support servers.
- Created signature beverages to increase revenue and patron loyalty.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Promoted events and menu specials on Twitter and Facebook, increasing brand awareness and patron engagement.
- Poured, mixed and blended pre-mixes for expected daily cocktail needs.
- Kept bar up-to-date, trend-forward and refreshed with menu changes and seasonal updates.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
Assistant Bar Manager
Celebrity Cruises
Miami, FL USA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff to improve customer retention and bolster sales.
- Mitigated health risks and reduced safety hazards by creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment.
- Created signature beverages to increase revenue and patron loyalty.
- Developed and implemented drink specials to increase sales 100%.
- Introduced new concepts and signature drinks, developed promotions and created customer engagement events to increase revenue.
- Maximized revenue by creating house-made infusions, juice and other preparations.
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints to maximize satisfaction and loyalty.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Increased revenue by promoting additional products and assisting with beverage menu.
- Controlled labor costs by adjusting schedules and workflows to align with anticipated customer demands.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
Molecular Mixologist
Celebrity Cruises
Miami, FL USA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Created and adjusted department schedules and individual shift assignments.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
Flair Bartender
Celebrity Cruises
Miami, FL USA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Maintained tidiness and organization throughout bar area.
- Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages using correct techniques, liquid measurements and garnishes.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
- Described drink flavors and taste profiles to customers to help with ordering decisions.
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
- Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
Education
Bartending - Bartending School
Cocktails & Dreams
Mumbai03.2010
Food And Beverages Service -
IHM
Mumbai India06.2009
High School Diploma -
S.H Johndhale
Mumbai India06.2008
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Quality Assurance Policies
- Alcoholic Beverage Service
- Payment Acceptance
- Work Schedule Creation
- Complaint Resolution
- Inventory Control
- Hiring and Firing
- Equipment Inspection
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Employee Development
- Menu Development
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Marathi
Professional
Accomplishments
- Winner of Jameson Mix-master competition in India and represented country in Dublin Ireland, position held in top 10 out of 135 Bartenders across the world in 2011.
- Champion of Global Kitchens Mixology competition in india 2012.
- Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Certification
- Licensed pro serve - 2021
- Molecular mixologist - 2014
- Basic knowledge of Computer.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Bartender
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
04.2022 - Current
Food Service Supervisor
opa of Greece
04.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Bartender
Tasty Indian Bistro
02.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Bar Manager
Celebrity Cruises
01.2016 - 01.2018
Molecular Mixologist
Celebrity Cruises
01.2015 - 01.2016
Flair Bartender
Celebrity Cruises
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bartending - Bartending School
Cocktails & Dreams
Food And Beverages Service -
IHM
High School Diploma -
S.H Johndhale
- Licensed pro serve - 2021
- Molecular mixologist - 2014
- Basic knowledge of Computer.
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