Evan Seidlitz
Tujunga,CA
Summary
My name is Evan Seidlitz I have almost 30 years in the restaurant industry. I worked in kitchens for 10+years. Everything from a dish washer, prep cook, line cook, expo, and kitchen shift leader. I have been a bartender for the past 20 years. I have opened numerous corporate and smaller restaurants including Dave & Busters, Hard Rock Cafe, The Bourbon Room, Grandmaster Recorders, Saltie Girl and Marea Beverly Hills to name a few. I would say I have a real appreciation for both food and cocktails. I have created numerous drink programs and have trained plenty of bartenders over the years. I am always working on something at my home, be it a new infusion, clarified milk punch or some sort of new recipe. With my experience and knowledge I believe I would make a great candidate for this position. Please reach out to schedule an interview.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Marea
12.2024 - Current
- 300+ Covers a night
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Bartender
Saltie Girl
12.2022 - 07.2024
- 250+ Covers a night
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Bartender
Grandmaster Recorders Ltd
07.2021 - 07.2024
- 300 Covers a night
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- 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.
Bartender
The Bourbon Room
01.2019 - 01.2021
Inventory Manager
MedMen
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Implemented a digital Inventory Tracking System for all inventory
- In House Photographer
- Represented the brand at all in store Patient Appreciation Day
- Work with management developing local marketing and advertising strategies
- Responsible for quality control and attention to detail of packaging and product
- Assisted in the training process for new hires
Bartender
The Velvet Margarita
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bartender
House of Blues
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Create HOB signature drinks for the bar and entire restaurant while taking food orders in a high volume environment
- We had secret shoppers on a regular basis
- I was shopped 3 times in 12 months and received 100% each time
Bartender
The Stinking Rose - A Garlic Restaurant
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Create handcrafted cocktails while taking food orders and making drinks for the entire restaurant
- Create signature cocktails while taking food orders in a high volume setting while providing unique guest experiences
Bartender
Hard Rock Cafe
07.2010 - 09.2012
- Create signature cocktails while taking food orders in a high volume setting and while providing unique guest experiences
- Follow strict company guidelines and expectations
Kitchen Shift Leader
Dave & Buster's
01.2003 - 02.2010
- I opened up the Dave & Busters in Cleveland Ohio
- Transferred to Orange County California
- I was a kitchen shift leader
- I was able to work every station on the line
- Grill, saute, fry, expo etc
Bartender
Dave & Buster's
01.2004 - 01.2010
Education
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
Westlake, OH06-1999
Skills
- Bartending
- POS
- Mixology
- Craft cocktail preparation
- Recipe and menu memorization
- Classic cocktails
Certification
- TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Certification - Health Communications, Inc.
- SafeServe Manager Certification – National Restaurant Association.
- RBS Certificate
Timeline
Bartender
Marea
12.2024 - Current
Bartender
Saltie Girl
12.2022 - 07.2024
Bartender
Grandmaster Recorders Ltd
07.2021 - 07.2024
Bartender
The Bourbon Room
01.2019 - 01.2021
Inventory Manager
MedMen
04.2018 - 09.2019
Bartender
The Velvet Margarita
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bartender
House of Blues
08.2014 - 08.2015
Bartender
The Stinking Rose - A Garlic Restaurant
01.2014 - 09.2014
Bartender
Hard Rock Cafe
07.2010 - 09.2012
Bartender
Dave & Buster's
01.2004 - 01.2010
Kitchen Shift Leader
Dave & Buster's
01.2003 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
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