Yurii Solovei
Bartender
Toronto,ON
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Capable barman passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Strong history of exceptional service in HoReCa establishments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bartender
Lavelle
Toronto, ON
05.2023 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
Lead Bartender
Loggerhead
Kyiv, Ukraine
03.2016 - 02.2022
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Development of a cocktail menu (recipe, decorations, tableware)
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Mixologist
The Bar
Kyiv, Ukraine
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Maintained quality of garnishes, juices and other perishables by preparing new stock daily.
- Prepared classic, modern and unique cocktails for each customer.
- Input orders into system at point of sale and created guest checks.
- Received cash, made change and issued receipts.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Barista
O"Cafe
Kyiv, Ukraine
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
Education
High School Diploma -
09.1992 - 05.2002
No Degree -
High School Diploma -
01.2012 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
06.2018 - 07.2018
Skills
Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
Ordering bar supplies
Responsible alcohol service
Preparing garnishes
Elegant food plating
Menu memorization
Classic cocktails
Food preparation and safety
Making change
New hire training
Beverage preparation
Sales expertise
Creative mixology
music. cooking. entertainment.
Formation of playlists for bars, restaurants, and cafes.
DJing classes.
Timeline
Bartender - Lavelle
05.2023 - Current
Culinary School"Chef's Academy" - High School Diploma,
06.2018 - 07.2018
Lead Bartender - Loggerhead
03.2016 - 02.2022
Mixologist - The Bar
01.2014 - 03.2016
Barista - O"Cafe
01.2012 - 01.2014
International Bartender Center"Planet Z" - High School Diploma,
01.2012 - 03.2012
Kamyanka High School - High School Diploma,
09.1992 - 05.2002
State Pedagogical University - No Degree,