Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
References
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Jason Pantelli

Three Kings,Auckland

Summary

Skilled Venue & Bar Manager with strong track record in all business operations. Resourceful and hardworking with excellent attention to detail and strong leadership skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Venue & Bar Manager

Headquarters
Viaduct, Auckland
11.2019 - Current
  • Managing a large team of bar and floor staff for a high-volume venue.
  • Overseeing all bar operations, including profit/loss management.
  • Interviewing, hiring, and rostering staff.
  • Managed and optimized budget allocations for stock ordering and wage cost.
  • Seasonal menu creation and pricing to achieve profitable margins.
  • Cash-ups, daily reports, and closing venue.

General Manager

Holy Hop
Kingsland, Auckland
05.2022 - 03.2024
  • Managing budgets and KPIs.
  • Interviewing, hiring, drafting contracts, negotiating wage, and rostering staff.
  • Approving hours for payroll.
  • Ordering for all departments.
  • Applying for venue liquor license, food grading, and special licenses.
  • Point of contact for police, council, brand reps, and suppliers.
  • Managing venue and overseeing all operations.

Cocktail Bartender

Madison
Bank, London
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for patrons, including cocktails and craft beers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of bar area, restocked glassware and supplies.

Bar Manager

Caldera
London Fields, London
11.2018 - 06.2019
  • Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
  • Ordered and maintained an adequate supply of alcoholic beverages, glassware, garnishes, ice, napkins, straws and other items needed for drinks.
  • Developed drink recipes and menus to meet customer preferences while optimizing profitability.

Head Bartender

Big Easy
Covent Garden, London
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Assigned bartenders to specific tasks and duties throughout the shift.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks of all beer, wine, spirits, juices, and other ingredients used in cocktails.
  • Ensured that all liquor laws were followed during service hours.
  • Trained new bartenders on proper techniques for mixing drinks and pouring beers.

Cocktail Bartender

Hotel Ravesis
Bondi Beach, Sydney
12.2017 - 06.2018
  • Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for patrons, including cocktails and craft beers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of bar area, restocked glassware and supplies.
  • Ensured all drinks were prepared correctly according to recipes and standards.

Bar Manager

Milky Lane
Bondi Beach, Sydney
12.2017 - 06.2018
  • Managed staff and trained new hires.
  • All-rounder, working on the bar, floor, and in the kitchen, making desserts.
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, and cash handling procedures.

Bar Manager

Blanca
Bondi Beach, Sydney
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Preparing intricate cocktails and garnishes for a fine-dining restaurant.
  • Preparing all ingredients, including infusions and reductions.
  • Stock Management.

Cocktail Bartender

Cohi Bar
Darling Harbour, Sydney
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Greeted customers and provided friendly, attentive service.
  • Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for patrons, including cocktails and craft beers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of bar area, restocked glassware and supplies.

Cocktail Bartender

TGI Friday's
Enfield, London
05.2014 - 05.2016
  • Achieved in-house cocktail certification.
  • Prepared hundreds of signature cocktails.
  • Worked in other branches across London when needed.

Skills

  • Bar Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Cost Control
  • Event Coordination
  • Staff Training
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Proficient in mixology
  • Shift Scheduling

Certification

  • Manager's Certificate (NZ)
  • Liquor Controller Qualification (NZ)
  • RSA & RCG License (AU)
  • Cocktail Certification (UK)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager

Holy Hop
05.2022 - 03.2024

Venue & Bar Manager

Headquarters
11.2019 - Current

Cocktail Bartender

Madison
07.2019 - 10.2019

Bar Manager

Caldera
11.2018 - 06.2019

Head Bartender

Big Easy
07.2018 - 10.2018

Cocktail Bartender

Hotel Ravesis
12.2017 - 06.2018

Bar Manager

Milky Lane
12.2017 - 06.2018

Bar Manager

Blanca
04.2017 - 09.2017

Cocktail Bartender

Cohi Bar
07.2016 - 01.2017

Cocktail Bartender

TGI Friday's
05.2014 - 05.2016
Jason Pantelli