Darian Simmons
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Hospitality professional with extensive experience in bar management and mixology. Skilled in elevating guest experiences and optimizing bar operations. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability, leveraging customer service skills and leadership qualities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Bartender
Jinbar
01.2025 - Current
- Developed a strong rapport with patrons and reps, resulting in repeat business, increased margins and exposure.
- Performed opening and closing duties as a keyholder, and maintained inventory.
- Consistently upheld high service standards and completed multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Bar Manager
Barcelona Tavern
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Organized schedules and completed inventory/reconciliation of product to lessen budgetary constraints.
- Improved an inexperienced team for the efficient operation of large events, resulting in increased sales during busy season.
General Manager
Cirque Restaurant, RCR
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Organized 50-75 interviews to create a culture that promoted positivity and inclusion within a diverse group.
- Scheduled procurement and consulted with many vendors to meet demands of customers.
- Liaised with many team members to organize large events, while reviewing past results to build engagement.
Bartender
Firestone Restaurant & Bar
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Upheld exceptional level of customer service and maintained a clean, organized work area.
- Worked as a part of a team in a high-stress environment and resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
Yard Supervisor
Taber Home & Farm LTD
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Facilitated shipment of product within negotiated dates.
- Safely operated heavy machinery and maintained detailed logs.
- Analyzed large data sets and corrected variances during inventory.
- Optimized the yard through careful planning of storage areas and customer/vendor flows.
Education
Bachelor of Management - Supply Chain & International Management
University of Lethbridge
01.2022
Skills
- Sales proficiency
- Strategic sourcing
- Interpersonal awareness
- Dispute resolution
- Inventory management
- Active listening
Certification
- ProServe (AGLC)
- Advanced excel certificate (UofL)
Timeline
Head Bartender
Jinbar
01.2025 - Current
Bar Manager
Barcelona Tavern
05.2023 - 08.2023
General Manager
Cirque Restaurant, RCR
06.2022 - 03.2023
Bartender
Firestone Restaurant & Bar
02.2022 - 05.2022
Yard Supervisor
Taber Home & Farm LTD
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Management - Supply Chain & International Management
University of Lethbridge
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