Todd McKean
Oakland
Summary
I seek to obtain and grow a full-time sales representative position within the liquor/wine/beer industry and maintain strong recurring sales. I am adept at the identification of opportunities and cultivation of strong client base, especially within the on-premise bar and restaurant market in the SF and East Bay Area.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Director
Montperri Catering
Oakland, CA
2022 - Current
- Supervised staff, providing training and mentorship to enhance team performance.
- Established relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing and product availability.
- Collaborated with Culinary team to design beverage pairings for diverse events.
- Recruited top talent for bartending positions through rigorous interviews and skill assessments leading to higher-quality team members.
- Developed and implemented innovative cocktail menus to enhance guest experience.
Owner/General Manager
The Libertine
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Overseeing all ordering and inventory for bar
- All management staff hiring and delegation of management staff
- Developed “to go “ and bottle shop program during Covid-19 shutdown
- All negotiations for financial, city, and vendor contracts
Bar Manager / Beverage Director
Hallowell Group
01.2015 - 01.2019
- All ordering and inventory management for up to four restaurant bar programs
- Created innovative organic, artisanal, and locally-sourced bar programs
- Hiring, management, and educational aspects for staff at all establishments
- Developed fundraisers and events for local non-profits and community programs
Bartender
Flora/Fauna
01.2012 - 01.2015
- All aspects of service behind the bar as well as table service
- Contributor for classic and modern bar menus
- Led educational classes on beverage service for all staff for two establishments
Bar Manager/Restaurant Manager
Plum/Plum Bar
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed staffing for both restaurant and bar
- Worked closely with Michelin Star Chef Danial Patterson on a seasonal bar program
- Collaborated with local wineries and breweries for an industry leading “On Tap” program
- Created an in-depth innovative cocktail menu using organic sustainable ingredients
- Started a green “no waste” initiative for two bar programs
Education
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Diablo Valley College
01-1999
Skills
- Over 20 years’ experience in the building and maintenance of bar programs
- Led bartender and barback recruitment, training, development, and management
- Creation of beverage menus based on season, product availability and price, and venue
- Monitored customer data to make actionable decisions based on bar traffic and demographics
- Strong personal relation skills
- Customer relationship building
Timeline
Owner/General Manager
The Libertine
01.2019 - 01.2023
Bar Manager / Beverage Director
Hallowell Group
01.2015 - 01.2019
Bartender
Flora/Fauna
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bar Manager/Restaurant Manager
Plum/Plum Bar
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bar Director
Montperri Catering
2022 - Current
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Diablo Valley College