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Michael G Dawson

Michael G Dawson

Toronto,ON

Summary

A seasoned Bartender / Server with extensive work history and knowledge in casual and fine dinning as well as Night Clubs and Bars.A outgoing and positive attitude combined with excellent work ethics is nothing short of Ambitious,Hard working and Reliable in addition to being a team player that strives for excellent customer service.

I believe that i would make a excellent addition to your service staff team and prove to be an asset to your establishment.

Please do consider myself for a position with in your service team and I look forward to meeting with you to move forward in this matter .

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Michael Dawson.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner /Operator

The Vintage Vagabond Co.
02.2017 - Current
  • Independently managed day-to-day business operations and sales of entire shop
  • Daily acquisition of Shop stock and inventory through Auctions,On line vendors,Estate sales etc.
  • Assisting clients and customers with acquiring specific antiquities and vintage items for their home decor.
  • Restoration of acquired stock and inventory as needed.
  • Daily accounting and making of deposits.
  • Maintained a vast knowledge of all antiquities and trending vintage items in order to answer and assist clients with their purchase's

Bartender / Server

Season's Restaurant / Tiki Bar
05.2017 - 10.2021
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Bar Manager

Gladaman's Den
02.2015 - 07.2017
  • Responsible for daily balancing of cash floats, open and end of day reports as well as nightly deposits.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar options.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
  • Worked with beer and liquor reps to stay up to date with new products and obtained promotional items for draws, special events and promotions.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts
  • Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions
  • Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards

Please Note That I Have Additional Work Experience

Please Inquire

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative And Fine Arts

St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON
1992

Skills

  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Suggestive Selling
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Good Conversationalist
  • Serving and Bussing
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Attending Multiple Customers
  • Credit and Cash Transactions
  • Energetic and Outgoing
  • Servsafe Certified
  • Teamwork and Professionalism

Certification

Smart Serve Certified

Work Place Safety Certification

Timeline

Bartender / Server

Season's Restaurant / Tiki Bar
05.2017 - 10.2021

Owner /Operator

The Vintage Vagabond Co.
02.2017 - Current

Bar Manager

Gladaman's Den
02.2015 - 07.2017

Please Note That I Have Additional Work Experience

Please Inquire

Bachelor of Arts - Creative And Fine Arts

St. Lawrence College

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