

Motivated hospitality professional with proven experience as both Bartender and Manager at Lavelle, one of Toronto's top venues. Recognized at a young age for strong work ethic, leadership, and reliability, earning the trust to take on high-responsibility supervisory and management duties. Successfully led bar teams, trained staff, and managed operations while consistently delivering excellent service and results. Played a key role in achieving record-breaking holiday sales, demonstrating the ability to exceed expectations under pressure. Committed to growth, accountability, and driving team success.
• Supervised bartenders and barbacks, delegating tasks, leading pre-shift meetings, and ensuring smooth operations across multiple bars during high-volume service.
• Managed bar preparation including batching cocktails, organizing prep schedules, and maintaining efficiency and consistency across shifts.
• Trained and guided team members, fostering accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Oversaw bar inventory, cleanliness, and readiness, ensuring full compliance with company standards and operational guidelines.
• Handled all ordering for the entire restaurant (excluding food), including alcohol, beverages, bar tools, syrups, and supplies - coordinating directly with vendors, placing weekly and urgent orders, and managing deliveries to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate pricing, monitor stock flow, and optimize inventory costs.
• Supported management in scheduling, event preparation, and quality control across all departments.
• Delivered outstanding customer service, quickly resolving guest issues and maintaining a high standard of hospitality.
• Played a key role in achieving record-breaking holiday sales of $500K in 4 days, doubling the previous year’s results.