Michelle Medwin
Port Moody,BC
Summary
Bar manager with 10+ in the industry. Possess a deep knowledge of classic to modern cocktails, spirits, wine and beer. Innovative and award winning bartender achievements. Exceptional sales skills, and inventory management. Driven to provide guests with a memorable experience and genuine authentic hospitality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Beverage Manager
The Vancouver Club
10.2022 - Current
- Brought exclusive and exciting spirits into the beverage program through strong relationships with ambassadors and representatives
- Wrote seasonal cocktail lists for all 3 a'la carte outlets
- Oversaw our fine-dining dining room on busy evenings, as well as running the bar
- Hosted and created monthly cocktail event every month, as well as a whisky club.
- Maintained high levels of service and accuracy in busy services
- Training bartenders in a'la carte and banquet departments on all aspects of the job from drink preparation and knowledge, food knowledge, building valuable guest relationships and upselling.
General Manager
The Ocean Beach
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Bar Manager
The Vancouver Club
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Wrote seasonal cocktail lists for all 3 a'la carte outlets
- Worked closely with the sales and catering team to enhance wedding beverage experience in our banqueting department
- Oversaw our fine-dining dining room on busy evenings, as well as running the bar
- Hosted and created monthly cocktail event every month called 'cocktails and small places'
- Responsible for weekly ordering products, such as beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic
- Managed daily operations in a busy bar environment
Education
High School Diploma -
Semiahmoo Secondary
Surrey, BC06.2010
Skills
- Organized
- Strong Work Ethic
- Preform well in fast pace environments
- Strong sense of teamwork
- Able to Delegate tasks or take direction
- Positive Attitude
Recent Achievements
- WSET LVL1
- WSET LVL2
- Food safe
- Camp Monkey 2019
- Winner of Vancouver's prestigious cocktail competition The Deighton Cup 2018
References
- Tim Ellison, General Manager, The Vancouver Club
- Frank Veltri, Owner, Ocean Beach
- Alex Black, Beverage Director, Laowai
Timeline
Beverage Manager
The Vancouver Club
10.2022 - Current
General Manager
The Ocean Beach
06.2020 - 09.2022
Bar Manager
The Vancouver Club
06.2015 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Semiahmoo Secondary
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