Kenneth Bonnar
Hamilton,ON,
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced bartender with a passion for delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for patrons. Demonstrated expertise in mixology, extensive knowledge of spirits and cocktails, and a flair for crafting innovative and visually appealing drinks. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining a friendly and engaging demeanor. Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction through attentive service, attention to detail, and a strong focus on quality. . Seeking to contribute skills, creativity, and dedication to a dynamic establishment that values excellence in bartending and customer service
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Lot 88 Steakhouse
Burlington, ON
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Bartender at a high-volume, upscale steakhouse, responsible for crafting and serving/pairing a wide variety of cocktails, wines, and beers to a diverse clientele.
- Proficient in maintaining a well-stocked bar, managing inventory, and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills, able to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Collaborative team player, working closely with servers, kitchen staff, and management to ensure seamless and efficient service for patrons
Bartender
Bricks & Barley
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
Restaurant Crew Member
Five Guys
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained clean, sanitized and well-organized food preparation zones as well as providing a thorough deep clean of the entire restaurant on a nightly basis.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
- Communicated closely with other crew members to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Prepared and cooked all menu items to a high standard, ensuring each order passed quality control checks before reaching the customer.
Line Cook
East side marios
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, paying attention to allergies and sensitivities as well as following cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
Crew Trainer
Mcdonalds
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards and regulatory guidelines to ensure food safety with each order.
- Accurately handled large sums of money
- Greeted and took customer orders politely while remaining expeditious in a fast paced environment.
Education
A-Levels -
Long Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge, UK2016
GCSE's -
Newmarket College
Newmarket, UK2014
High School Diploma -
Orchard Park Secondary School
Stoney Creek, ON2012
Skills
- Customer service and guest relations
- Extensive beer, wine and spirits knowledge
- Drink preparation, presentation and safe handling techniques
- Inventory management
- Adaptability and problem-solving in high pressure environments
- Dining Room Management
- Team building, mentoring and training
Certification
- Smart Serve certification - 2021
- Food safety handling certification - 2019
- First aid Training - 2015
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Bartender
Lot 88 Steakhouse
09.2023 - 09.2024
Bartender
Bricks & Barley
08.2021 - 08.2023
Restaurant Crew Member
Five Guys
03.2019 - 05.2020
Line Cook
East side marios
07.2018 - 02.2019
Crew Trainer
Mcdonalds
04.2016 - 07.2018
A-Levels -
Long Road Sixth Form College
GCSE's -
Newmarket College
High School Diploma -
Orchard Park Secondary School