Ethan Waltham
Niverville,Canada
Summary
Knowledgeable Bartender. Managed diverse bar operations with focus on enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining inventory processes. Demonstrated effective team leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bar Manager
Earls Kitchen + Bar
05.2025 - Current
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
- Streamlined inventory management for optimal stock levels and reduced waste.
- Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
- Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
- Oversaw ordering and vendor relations, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost-effective purchasing
Bartender/Server/Bar Assistant Manager
Earl's Restaurant + Bar
05.2023 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Streamlined inventory processes and developed best practices for staff, enhancing accuracy and significantly reducing manual count times.
Bartender
Exchange Event Centre
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Efficiently opened and closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Bartender
Smitty's Family Restaurant
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Orchestrated bar operations as the primary bartender for a new restaurant opening, contributing to a seamless launch and positive initial customer experience.
- Engaged guests with warm conversation, building bar loyalty and encouraging repeat business.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Sous Chef/ Swing Hourly
Earl's Restaurant + Bar
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Participated in and led daily pre-shift meetings to discuss shift-related issues and provide staff with necessary information.
- Estimated daily production, and communicating daily needs to kitchen personnel.
- Brought new employees up to standards with training, mentoring and motivation.
- Met demanding delivery timelines, and actively managed stations.
- Maintained high standards of personal appearance and grooming by wearing proper uniform.
Line Cook/Expeditor
Earl's Restaurant + Bar
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Covered kitchen needs at any station, filling in for absent team members and bringing cooks up to speed.
- Produced excellent food quality and presentation within target timeframes.
- Carried out orders to meet demand in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB04.2026
Skills
- High-Stress Composure
- Staff motivation
- Positive And Professional
- Great Work Ethic
- Employee training
- Ability To Effectively Communicate
- Task Delegation
- Relationship building
- Wine Service
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
Smart Choices: Responsible Service Certification
Timeline
Bar Manager
Earls Kitchen + Bar
05.2025 - Current
Bartender
Exchange Event Centre
09.2024 - 01.2025
Bartender/Server/Bar Assistant Manager
Earl's Restaurant + Bar
05.2023 - Current
Bartender
Smitty's Family Restaurant
05.2023 - 07.2023
Sous Chef/ Swing Hourly
Earl's Restaurant + Bar
05.2022 - 05.2023
Line Cook/Expeditor
Earl's Restaurant + Bar
12.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Winnipeg
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