Dustyn Ford
Johnsonville,WGN
Summary
Seasoned Taproom Manager with a proven track record at Double Vision Brewery, adept in team leadership and management. Leveraged brand awareness and sales tactics to significantly enhance customer engagement and revenue. Exhibits strong leadership and a hardworking ethos, with a knack for menu development and upselling, ensuring top-notch service and operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Taproom Manager
Double Vision Brewery
Miramar, Wellington
05.2020 - Current
- Pursued training opportunities to advance knowledge and refine understanding of beer, wine and liquor.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Organized events, tastings, and other promotional activities to attract customers to the taproom.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff
Restaurant/ bar manager
Grill Meats Beer
Wellington, NZ
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Established relationships with local distributors to secure competitive pricing on products purchased.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained all new employees.
- Developed marketing strategies designed to increase revenue from food and beverage sales.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guests' needs, responding promptly to requests, greeting each guest warmly upon arrival.
- Increased revenue by promoting additional products and assisting with food and beverage menu.
- Controlled labor costs by adjusting schedules and workflows to align with anticipated customer demands.
Front of house manager
Liberty Public House
Rhinebeck, NY
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees
- Assigned work tasks and activities, prepared schedules and managed staffing.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
- Maximized profit and revenue through upselling and cross-selling techniques.
Security Forces
U.S. Air Force
Newburgh, NY
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Provided security for the base
- Trained/qualified all personnel on weapon safety and firing
- Fire team Leader
- Deployed to Afghanistan 2012-2013
Head server/ Overnight butler
The Point
Saranac Lake, NY
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Run a 5-course dinner service every night, with a 7-course dinner on Thursday and Saturday, all with wine pairings.
- Train new employees on the high standards and correct service techniques.
- Ensure guests' safety and happiness throughout the night, as I was the only employee on site.
- In charge of all late-night food preparation and service after dinner.
Assistant baker
Barleon Bakery
Botzingen, DE
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Followed recipes to produce all breads and pastries fresh daily.
- Maintained a clean, sanitary work area in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Packaged baked goods for shipment according to company guidelines.
- Checked temperatures of ovens, proof boxes, and other baking tools regularly.
Assistant baker
Pineview Bakery
Shokan, NY
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Prepared all pastries and breads fresh daily
- Assisted with specialty cakes for birthdays, weddings and any celebration
- Short order cook for breakfast and lunch
Education
High School Diploma -
Onteora High School
Boiceville, NY06.2007
two-year degree - Culinary Arts
Ulster County BOCES
New Paltz, NY01.2007
Associate - Culinary Arts with a baking track
Paul Smiths College
Paul Smiths, NYSkills
- Brand awareness
- Management and Leadership
- POS system proficiency
- Menu development
- Hardworking and motivated
- Sales tactics and upselling
Otherexperiences
- Hired to prepare a wedding cake, 07/07, for 75 people
- Hired to prepare pastries, 09/09, for a rehearsal dinner serving 45 people
- Building Security, 10/10, for a conference
- Hired to prepare a wedding cake, 07/13, for 105 people
Timeline
Taproom Manager
Double Vision Brewery
05.2020 - Current
Restaurant/ bar manager
Grill Meats Beer
01.2016 - 01.2020
Front of house manager
Liberty Public House
01.2014 - 01.2016
Head server/ Overnight butler
The Point
01.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant baker
Barleon Bakery
06.2009 - 08.2009
Security Forces
U.S. Air Force
01.2009 - 01.2015
Assistant baker
Pineview Bakery
01.2006 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Onteora High School
two-year degree - Culinary Arts
Ulster County BOCES
Associate - Culinary Arts with a baking track
Paul Smiths College
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