Cory Evans
Christchurch
Summary
A hard working and driven individual looking to obtain a position in a new and exciting environment. I have 20 years experience in the hospitality industry and enjoy using that knowledge to help educate others. I am a quick learner and love taking on new and challenging tasks. I have great interpersonal skills working as part of a team, as a team leader, or working directly with guests.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
The First Word LTD
06.2019 - Current
- Led hiring and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Creating new and interesting cocktail menus for the venues and for private or public events.
- Developed and maintaining relationships with both guests an suppliers.
- Creating rosters to both adequately handle weekly business influx as well as wage cost targets.
- Organize and hosting whisky tastings.
- Taking and organizing guest reservations
- Influenced staff training programs aimed at educating our team to better assist guests.
Bartender
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Top 5 sales in restaurant
Head Waiter
Green Island Luxury Resort
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Created and implemented a training program for the service & bar staff to better serve guests.
- Helped update bar menus with new and creative cocktails.
- Organized reservations for evening service, as well as creating special dining events at the guests requests.
- Created and maintained an inventory system to best fit the unique conditions of the restaurant.
Bartender
Hurricanes Bar & Grill
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Fluently communicate and describe menu items to guests.
- Responsible for handling larger sections of the restaurant consisting of 10 to 18 tables.
- Working as part of a team to properly adhere to strict alcohol consumption laws.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brampton Secondary School
Brampton, Ontario, CanadaSkills
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- High Volume Service
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Wine and liquor knowledge
- Quality Control Standards
- Menu development
- Promotional Event Execution
Accomplishments
- 2021 Bartender of the year (Canterbury)
- 2022 & 2023 Bar of the year (Canterbury)
Certification
- WSET Wine & Spirits Level 2 with distinction.
- Duty Manager Certificate
- LCQ Certificate
Timeline
Operations Manager
The First Word LTD
06.2019 - Current
Bartender
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
08.2018 - 04.2019
Head Waiter
Green Island Luxury Resort
05.2017 - 05.2018
Bartender
Hurricanes Bar & Grill
06.2016 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Brampton Secondary School
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