Dominic McGarry
Ottawa
Summary
Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding the highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed with diverse menu of drink recipes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar and Restaurant Manager
The Aulde Dubliner & Pourhouse
06.2021 - 04.2025
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing their names and drink orders.
Floor Manager & Bartender
The Senate Tavern
04.2016 - 06.2021
- Completed efficient daily opening and closing processes to prepare staff and maintain an optimal work environment
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Bartender & Server
The Aulde Dubliner & Pourhouse
10.2016 - 04.2019
- Started my time as a food runner and bar support and worked my way up to becoming a Shift Leader on the floor.
- Built a rapport with customers while still maintaining efficient and high quality service.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Supervisor
Landmark Cinemas
02.2013 - 10.2016
- Supervised daily operations at the theatre, including food service operation, food safety, sanitation and employee safety.
- Communicated on an ongoing basis with management during scheduled meetings and other channels of contact.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Education
Police Foundations Diploma -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON01.2015
Skills
- Team management
- Employee training
- Table management
- Guest satisfaction
- Customer loyalty
- Adaptable
Timeline
Bar and Restaurant Manager
The Aulde Dubliner & Pourhouse
06.2021 - 04.2025
Bartender & Server
The Aulde Dubliner & Pourhouse
10.2016 - 04.2019
Floor Manager & Bartender
The Senate Tavern
04.2016 - 06.2021
Supervisor
Landmark Cinemas
02.2013 - 10.2016
Police Foundations Diploma -
Algonquin College
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