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Donald Cameron

Vancouver

Summary

Experienced server, manager and bartender. Extensive food, wine and beverage knowledge. Comfortable with a variety of services styles, cuisines and atmospheres. Experience incudes fine-dining, casual fine-dining, pub, cocktail lounge & nightclub. Motivated to provide guest experiences beyond expectations. Excited to learn and, in turn, share knowledge with fellow staff.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Server

Ballyhoo Restaurant & Pub
03.2023 - Current
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.

Bartender

Straight & Marrow
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Created and curated custom artisanal cocktail menu
  • Managed inventory to ensure stock and control cost
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.


Bartender

Giardino
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Solo service bartender for up to 250 guests per shift
  • Performed high-volume cocktail service
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet guests needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, managed bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected guest demands.
  • Created original cocktails to supplement existing menu per guest request

Bartender/Server

Ancora Ambleside
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve drinks for entire restaurant.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets and increased sales and profits.

Bartender/Server

Wild Tale Coastal Grill
08.2019 - 11.2020

*Bartender in a casual fine dining environment - seafood focused

*Performed high volume cocktail service in addition to full section in lounge

*Worked with management to establish and maintain Covid-friendly environment for guests and staff

*Trained and onboarded new additions to bar team

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON

High School Diploma - undefined

Innisdale Secondary School
Barrie, ON
2003

Skills

  • High volume beverage and cocktail preparation
  • Extensive wine knowledge
  • Food and beverage pairings
  • Guest relations management
  • Menu memorization & tableside descriptions

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Ballyhoo Restaurant & Pub
03.2023 - Current

Bartender

Straight & Marrow
02.2023 - 06.2023

Bartender

Giardino
08.2021 - 12.2022

Bartender/Server

Ancora Ambleside
12.2020 - 08.2021

Bartender/Server

Wild Tale Coastal Grill
08.2019 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing

University of Guelph

High School Diploma - undefined

Innisdale Secondary School
Donald Cameron