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MARIN KOSTELAC

Bar Manager
Gores Landing,ON

Summary

Customer-focused Head Bartender with 10+ years of experience supporting well-attended events and bar operations. Expert POS system operator, inventory manager and mixologist. Thoughtful and detail-oriented theme and event planner, coordinating staffing and providing guidance for employees when necessary.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Bar Manager

Cafe Lviv
Port Hope, ON
11.2022 - Current
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Trained 3 new bartenders/servers on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Implemented and maintained Point of Sale system for use in English/Ukrainian.

Bar Manager

The Social Bar & Table/ The 26
Port Hope, ON
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Adhered to Provincial laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Recruited, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards, and productivity strategies, improving the onboarding process and increasing customer satisfaction.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.

Marketing Manager/ Professional Photographer

Beautiful Life Studios
Toronto, Ontario
01.2014 - 01.2022
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Increased Website traffic over 300% while also improving search engine optimization.
  • Plan marketing and branding objectives.
  • Manage social media streams and post/create new content.
  • Worked with web developers to improve website content and search engine position.
  • Prepare Marketing strategies with executives and staff.
  • Gather and analyze customer insight and review.
  • Recommend changes to marketing and business development strategies based on analysis and feedback.
  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
  • Follow market trends to create and improve sales/customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored creation and delivery of press releases, advertisements, and other marketing materials.

Server/Bartender

Dimmi Bar and Trattoria
Toronto, ON
01.2015 - 12.2021
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.

Server/Bartender

112 Restaurant & Lounge
Revelstoke, BC
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Worked alongside Heli Ski Staff to ensure customers had the best experience possible.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.

Product Ambassador/Event Supervisor/Account Manager

BevSupport Corp
Burlington, Ontario
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
  • Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences and meetings.
  • Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
  • Oversee organization's talent development processes and generate trained employees
  • Conduct in-store and staff tastings, as well as sampling at Trade shows/Events
  • Engage public, execute beverage promotions and encourage sales of various products
  • Conduct survey and question based market research
  • Ensure over 15 staff is working optimally, and solve any issues that may occur
  • Attended bridal industry events to promote services and build relationships with prospective vendors.

Server

The Pickle Barrel
Markham, ON
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

York University
Toronto
09.2008 - 04.2013

High School Diploma -

Father Michael McGivney
Markham, ON
09.2004 - 06.2008

Skills

    Proficient Computer skills

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Timeline

Bar Manager

Cafe Lviv
11.2022 - Current

Bar Manager

The Social Bar & Table/ The 26
04.2022 - 12.2023

Server/Bartender

112 Restaurant & Lounge
07.2018 - 06.2019

Server/Bartender

Dimmi Bar and Trattoria
01.2015 - 12.2021

Marketing Manager/ Professional Photographer

Beautiful Life Studios
01.2014 - 01.2022

Product Ambassador/Event Supervisor/Account Manager

BevSupport Corp
01.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

York University
09.2008 - 04.2013

Server

The Pickle Barrel
01.2008 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Father Michael McGivney
09.2004 - 06.2008

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