Kunal Singh verma

Head Bartender

+91-8210366316 drinksandsafari
kunalthesingh95@gmail.com kunaldrinksandsafari
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

SUMMARY
A enthusiastic professional Head Bartender with history of working 4+ years across hospitality sector, from upscale restaurants
& clubs to boutique heritage hotels. Worked in the team of renowned world class bartenders & done apprenticeship with 3
world's best bars. Demonstrated expertise in mixology techniques, menu development, and inventory management. Looking
forward for a opportunity where I can add value showcasing my skills and knowledge alongside enhancing it.

SKILLS
Menu Development Training and Development Inventory Management Communication Skills Beverage Knowledge

Sanitation and Safety Creativity Mixology Expertise

WORK EXPERIENCE
Head Bartender Johri & Sons, The Johri, Jaipur, Jun 2022 - Present
Rajasthan, India
Leading a team of 5 bartenders in creating a welcoming and efficient bar environment, ensuring & maintaining exceptional
customer service and satisfaction up to 85%.
Designed and curated seasonal & heritage cocktail menus, incorporating creativity and knowledge of mixology trends to
provide a unique and engaging experience for guests.
Collaborated with management to develop and execute strategies to increase beverage sales and profitability, achieving 28%
increase in monthly revenues.
Managing inventory of spirits, mixers, garnishes, and other bar supplies, optimizing stock levels to minimize waste and
ensure a well-stocked bar at all times.
Organizing VIP host cocktail bar with special curated menu.
Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and organization behind the bar, ensuring compliance with health and safety
regulations and providing a visually appealing atmosphere.
Staying current with industry trends and developments by attending workshops, seminars, and tastings, continuously
enhancing knowledge of mixology and beverage offerings.
Implementing effective cost control measures, leading to a 25% reduction in beverage costs through efficient inventory
management and sustainability program.
Doing Guest shifts to represent Johri & sons cocktail bar showcasing fabulous unique experience, attracting new guest to
the bar. Learning new things and networking with other bartenders, bars, trends and new guests.

Bartender Antares Restaurant & Beach Club, Dec 2018 - Nov 2021
vagator, Goa, India
Kept beverages well stocked & organized to meet expected demands.
Implemented sustainability program that reduced waste material to 35%.
Took customer orders & capitalized on opportunities to upsell special beverage and food options maximizing daily sale up
to 25%.
Applied excellent organizational, teamwork and multitasking abilities to handle high paced island bar serving 300+ signature
cocktails a day.
Curated special cocktails recipes on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocols.
 Orchestrated numerous social functions, including private parties, business meetings, formal engagements and beach club
parties.

Intership Winter Park Resort, Winter Park, Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
Colorado, United States of America.
Welcomed and greeted guests before presenting special menu items to guest.
Completed daily procedure checklist and communicated changes to servers and kitchen staff.
Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Grilled, cooked and fried foods such as french fries, eggs and pancakes.
Prepared ingredients and cooked food using standardized recipes and food preparation checklists.
Observed & engaged with different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads and other items to gain knowledge in
diverse cooking and baking techniques.

EDUCATION
Associate Degree/Diploma: IAM-Institute of hotel management, Grade: 1 Jun 2014 - Apr 2018
Hotel Management and Kolkata, India
Catering Technology.

CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS

Employee of the Month Apr 2023 - Apr 2023
Johri & Sons, The Johri, Jaipur

Apprenticeship- The Vault Home Bar Festival, Mumbai, India Feb 2023 - Feb 2023
Got selected for one of the Three seats available in India for apprentice program.
Worked with the Mixologist of World's best three outstanding Bars, Paradiso (Spain), Lost + Found (Cyprus) and Le Club
(Japan).
Assisted Mixologist doing preps, batching cocktails and bartended with them to serve more than 1000+ guests.
Tasted over 100+ Handcrafted Spirits, meet and conversed with master distiller's and industry experts.

Greater than Bar Wars, Delhi, India Aug 2022 - Aug 2022
Made a cocktail which got selected and represented Johri & sons in north zone final.

WSET | Wine & Spirit Education Trust, London Sep 2019 - Present
WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN WINES

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Mixology, Home brewing, Volunteering, Distillery tours, Bar hopping, Hiking & camping, Learning new art & skills.

LANGUAGES
English | Hindi